sitar sih-TAR Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Hindi ] Definition A stringed instrument of the Middle East related to the lute. The sitar has a long neck, 20 frets, and originally having three strings, although the modern sitar has many more. The frets are movable to produce a wide variety of modes and tunings. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:31:34