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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The sarangi is a short-necked, bowed string instrument of the North Indian (Hindustani) classical tradition, carved from a single block of wood and renowned for closely imitating the human voice.
- Why is the sarangi said to resemble the human voice?
- How does the sarangi differ from the esraj or dilruba?
- Why has the sarangi become a rare instrument?
- Which musicians are most associated with the sarangi for exam purposes?

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