It has a long neck, a rounded body, and frets (5)

I believe the answer is:

sitar

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(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Plucked instrument" , "Indian string instrument" , "Lasting from morning to night" , "Guitar-like instrument" , "instrument out east" .)

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