Does the sitar play a drone?

Yes, the sitar plays a drone. The sitar is a fretted string instrument that is used in Hindustani classical music. It is a long-necked instrument with a gourd-shaped body. The sitar has six or seven main strings, and up to 13 sympathetic strings. The main strings are plucked with a wire plectrum, and the sympathetic strings vibrate in resonance with the main strings, creating a drone effect. The sitar is often used as an accompanying instrument for vocalists, and it is also used in solo performances.