Hindustani classical sarangi: short-necked fiddle, soundbox is made from one piece of wood, covered with skin; membrane is waisted; it has three playing strings and (many)
sympathetic strings. Nepali sarangi: small short-necked fiddle made from one piece of wood; the lower part of the soundbox is covered with skin, the upper part is open; it typically has 4
strings; not to be confused with sarinda (see below)