What is define sitarist?

A sitarist is a musician who plays the sitar, a traditional stringed instrument from India. The sitar has a long neck and a large resonating gourd, with movable frets and a set of strings that are plucked with a plectrum. Sitarists are highly skilled in playing this complex instrument and often accompany Indian classical music or fusion music. They may also perform as solo artists, playing complex ragas that require mastery of the sitar's range and intonation. Notable sitarists include Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar, and Vilayat Khan.