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बइसुरी

noun

बइसुरी meaning in English

A traditional Indian stringed instrument, specifically a type of sitar or tanpura used in classical music.

Detailed Explanation

Baisuri (or Baisoori) refers to a traditional Indian stringed instrument, often associated with the sitar family or a specific variant of the tanpura used in Hindustani classical music. It is characterized by its resonating gourd body and long neck, used to produce drone notes or melodic lines in classical performances.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is often used interchangeably with 'sitar' in colloquial Indian English, though technically it may refer to a specific regional variant or a tanpura-like drone instrument. It is deeply rooted in Hindustani classical music traditions.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उसने बइसुरी पर एक सुंदर राग बजाया।
He played a beautiful raga on the baisuri.
बइसुरी की धुन ने सबको मोहित कर दिया।
The melody of the baisuri captivated everyone.