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Tabla

तबला
said tab-la
Meaning

A pair of hand drums central to North Indian classical music.

Usage & notes

The percussion partner to melody, keeping the rhythmic cycle of a performance.

Related words
SANSKRIT

Taal

Rhythmic cycle or beat in Indian music; time-measure.

SANSKRIT

Mridang

A double-headed barrel drum used in classical and devotional Indian music.

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