the classification of the estimate esraj

The esraj (from Punjabi ਇਸਰਾਜ) is an Indian stringed instrument found in two forms throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is a relatively recent instrument, being only about 300 years old. It is found in North India, primarily Punjab, where it is used in Sikh music and Hindustani classical compositions and in West Bengal. The esraj is a modern variant of the dilruba, differing slightly in structure. Dilruba and its variant, the Esraj, had been declining in popularity for many decades. By the 1980s, the instrument was nearly extinct. However, with the rising influence of the "Gurmat Sangeet" movement, the instrument has been once again attracting attention as Rabindranath Tagore made this instrument mandatory for all the students of sangeet Bhavan of Shantiniketan. Esraj is the main accompanying instrument for Rabindra sangeet in Shantiniketan.

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The esraj (from Punjabi ਇਸਰਾਜ) is an Indian stringed instrument found in two forms throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is a relatively recent instrument, being only about 300 years old. It is found in North India, primarily Punjab, where it is used in Sikh music and Hindustani classical compositions and in West Bengal. The esraj is a modern variant of the dilruba, differing slightly in structure.

String instrument

Other names

Israj

Classification

Bowed string instrument

Developed

17th century

Playing range

3-4 Octaves

Related instruments

Sarinda

Sarangi

Taus

Dilruba

Tarshanai or Tar Shehnai

Dilruba and its variant, the Esraj, had been declining in popularity for many decades. By the 1980s, the instrument was nearly extinct. However, with the rising influence of the "Gurmat Sangeet" movement, the instrument has been once again attracting attention as Rabindranath Tagore made this instrument mandatory for all the students of sangeet bhavan of Shantiniketan. Esraj is the main accompanying instrument for rabindra sangeet in Shantiniketan.