The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c11.155

c11.155

The instrument to the right of the plate is the Tâus or Esrar. Sometimes this instrument is called Mohur. It is merely a form of sitar with moveable frets. The Tâus is not much esteemed by any but Nautch musicians, and it is rarely to be met with out of Upper India. As its name implies, it is usually shaped like a peacock. Its body is painted like that of the bird, and to the lower end a wooden neck and head, covered with feathers, are attached. It is sometimes played with a bow.