Dutra

/ˈduːtrə/ noun

Definition

A traditional two-stringed musical instrument from India, also known as a bowed lute.

Etymology

From Hindi/Sanskrit 'dutra' or similar origin in Indian languages. The exact Sanskrit etymology is debated among ethnomusicologists, but it may relate to 'dut' meaning string.

Kelly Says

The dutra is so specialized that few outside South Asian musical traditions know it exists, yet it has a rich history spanning centuries—a hidden gem of world musical heritage!

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