Santoor

The santoor is a Classical traditional musical instrument that originates from the Kashmir region of India. It is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer, consisting of a series of strings stretched over a wooden soundboard. The santoor typically has 72 to 100 strings, which are made of metal or nylon. The strings are played by striking them with a pair of wooden ‘mallets’ or hammers, known as ‘Kalam’