Sarinda

Sarinda is also a genus of jumping spiders.

A sarinda is a stringed Indian folk musical instrument similar to lutes or fiddles. It is played with a bow and has three strings. The bottom part of the front of its hollow wooden soundbox is covered with animal skin. It is played while sitting on the ground in a vertical orientation.

The tribes of India, e.g. Tripuris, find use of sarinda in their traditional music and dance. It is the sole accompany for a solo or group folk singer(s).

See also

• Sarangi a more common relative of the sarinda

External links

• Afghan Sarinda Recordings
• Website of Delhi based Tripuris
• Article about dhodro banam a relative of the sarinda
• Sarinda entry in the instrument encyclopedia
• Brief description of the sarinda
• Article on Sikhnet