Manju Mehta's instrument (5)

I believe the answer is:

sitar

(Other definitions for sitar that I've seen before include "Stringed instrument of the subcontinent" , "Large Indian lute" , "music-maker" , "Long-necked musical instrument of India" , "Hindu string instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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