Santir

Santir (Arab., Pers.) [Gk. *psalterion], dulcimer of the Arabs, Georgians, Kurds, and Persians, in form of a shallow trapezoid box with symmetrical sides, metal strings, played in horizontal position (whereas the *qānūn is played in vertical position). The usual number of strings is 14 courses of 4 each; these are secured by tuning pegs inserted into the right wall of the box, from which they project horizontally. Each course has its individual bridge. The strings are struck with 2 curved…