setar
what it is
Setar (Persian: سه تار, from seh, meaning "three" and tār, meaning "string") is a Persian musical instrument. It is a member of the lute family. Two and a half centuries ago, a fourth string was added to the setar, which has 25 - 27 moveable frets.
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questions
What is setar?
Setar (Persian: سه تار, from seh, meaning "three" and tār, meaning "string") is a Persian musical instrument. It is a member of the lute family. Two and a half centuries ago, a fourth string was added to the setar, which has 25 - 27 moveable frets.
What are good setar albums to start with?
Try Endless Vision by Hossein Alizadeh, Visions of a Peaceful Planet by Ancient Future, Tashvish by Foad Biabangardi, and In the Shade of Moonlight - در سایه سار مهتاب by Meghdad Shahhosseini.
Who are some women making setar?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/setar/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making setar, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21