Sarangi ( classical)
The sarangi is a short-necked, bowed string instrument, primarily used in Hindustani classical music of North India. It's known for its expressive, vocal-like tones and is often called the "instrument of a thousand colors". The sarangi is typically crafted from a single block of wood, has a hollowed-out body covered with parchment, and features three to four main gut strings and numerous sympathetic strings