Instrument

Rabab

ਰਬਾਬ

rabāb

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Definition

A plucked stringed instrument of Central and South Asia. Bhai Mardana, Guru Nanak's lifelong companion, accompanied his hymns on the rabab — making it the first instrument of Sikh kirtan.

Pronunciation

ruh-BAHB

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