This list contains "traditional" musical instruments used in Nepal. Instruments overlap with nearby countries, including India and Tibet. An example is the Sarangi, a common Indian instrument. Although the Nepali people have their own local variant Sarangi (Nepal), both instruments are known in Nepal. In such cases where instruments were imported in ancient times, or when both varieties are played in Nepal, both can be included on the list. New instruments of Nepali origin may be included, as well as modern recreations of "extinct" instruments. Modern imports such as the western guitar are not included.