Santur

A santur is a traditional stringed musical instrument, often used in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Persian music. It resembles a large box or implement with numerous metal strings stretched across its surface. When musicians pluck the strings with small mallets called mezrabs, the vibrations produce melodic sounds. The santur's design allows for a rich, resonant tone, and it can be played to create both rhythmic and expressive musical passages. Its versatility and distinctive sound make it a key instrument in classical and folk music traditions of the regions where it is used.