Shurangiz

The shurangiz (Persian: شورانگیز, literally "tumult-exciting") is an Iranian musical instrument, based on the setar and developed in the 20th century.

[3] It has a unique sound table consisting of a wooden panel suspended in the center of a membranous outer section, six strings, a longer finer fingerboard and increased number of frets comparing with its original prototype setar.

[3] The larger bass shurangiz has six strings, set up in 3 courses, and of times an octave lower than the setar.

[3] The skin soundboard helps add resonance and make lower notes more audible.

[3] The shurangiz was developed by Ibrahim Qanbari Mehr with input by Iranian musician Ali Tajvidi.