Dhantara

The dhantara (or dhanotu^[1]) is a bowed string instrument found in Himachal Pradesh state of India. The instrument is similar to the classical sarangi, but is more primitive, having only three melody strings and no tarab (sympathetic strings). The instrument is popular among the Gaddi people of that state, and often decorated with flowers.^[2]

References

^ Manorma Sharma (1 January 2007). Musical heritage of India. APH Publishing. pp. 81–. ISBN 978-81-313-0046-6. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
^ Manorma Sharma (1 January 1998). Tribal melodies of Himachal Pradesh: Gaddi folk music. APH Publishing. pp. 34–. ISBN 978-81-7024-912-2. Retrieved 29 March 2012.

[Sharma2007-1] Manorma Sharma (1 January 2007). Musical heritage of India. APH Publishing. pp. 81–. ISBN 978-81-313-0046-6. Retrieved 29 March 2012.

[Sharma1998-2] Manorma Sharma (1 January 1998). Tribal melodies of Himachal Pradesh: Gaddi folk music. APH Publishing. pp. 34–. ISBN 978-81-7024-912-2. Retrieved 29 March 2012.

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