Arabic · noun · Everyday Life

Nagara

नगाड़ा

said na-gaa-ra

also written: nagada, naqqara, naghara

Meaning

A large kettledrum, usually played in pairs with sticks, sounded in folk and ceremonial music.

Related words

A large kettledrum beaten at a royal court or in battle; a sign of sovereignty and command.

A large drum beaten at a royal court; by extension, sovereign authority and one's turn or state.

A large double-headed drum of the subcontinent.