Asian instrument Crossword Clue

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Let us find the right answer for the crossword clue "Asian instrument" published by L.A. Times Sunday crossword puzzle.
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Asian instrument" and the answer is "SITAR". Here's the explanation for why this clue has this answer:

• 1. Asian: The clue provides a hint that the instrument in question belongs to Asian culture or origin. This narrows down the possibilities to instruments commonly associated with Asian countries.
• 2. Instrument: The clue specifies that the answer is related to a musical instrument. This means we are looking for a term that represents a device or object used to create music.

Based on these clues, "SITAR" fits all the criteria. Here's why:

• 1. Asian: The Sitar is a stringed instrument that originated in the Indian subcontinent, which is part of Asia. It has a long history and is foremost associated with Indian classical music.
• 2. Instrument: The Sitar is widely recognized as a musical instrument. It consists of a gourd-shaped resonating chamber, a long neck, and a varying number of strings.

By combining the clues provided in the crossword, we can conclude that the answer "SITAR" is the correct choice for the "Asian instrument" clue.

Definition of "SITAR"

a large, long-necked Indian lute with movable frets, played with a wire pick.

 The Crossword clue "Asian instrument" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Sunday	2 January 2011	SITAR