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The rubāb is a rubāb-type lute rubāb from Central Asia. The shape of its body is singular, totally different from other lutes, and its timbre is unique, characterized by the presence of sympathetically vibrating strings. The instrument is often richly ornamented with bone or mother-of-pearl inlays, making it a splendid object appreciated by musicians and collectors alike. While the Afghan Rubāb didn't make its appearance until the 18th to 19th centuries, the stamp by which we recognize it today didn't appear until the 20th century. It was the musician Ustād (master) Mohammad Omar (1905-1980) who made it famous in Afghanistan and the West. Following a single concert in the United States in 1975, the Afghan Rubāb and its repertoires became so famous that, in less than 25 years, the instrument began to spread to other continents. rubāb Afghan only appeared between 18^th century and the 19^th century. The tone by which we recognise it today only appeared in the course of the 20^th century. It was the musician Ustād (master) Mohammad Omar (1905-1980) who made it famous in Afghanistan and the West. Following a one-off concert in the United States in 1975. The Afghan rubāb and its repertoires have become so famous that, in less than 25 years, the instrument has begun to spread to other continents.