Hindustani Classical ™ on Instagram: "The tanpura (or tambura) is a traditional string instrument widely used in Indian classical music to provide a harmonic drone that supports the vocalist or instrumentalist. Here are some key aspects: 1. Structure: A tanpura has a long neck and a resonating body made of wood or gourd. It typically has four or five strings, which are plucked continuously to create a constant background drone. The instrument has no frets, which means the notes are sustained wit