word
tabla
TUB-lah
ˈtʌblɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
tabla
Dictionary meaning
A pair of hand drums central to Hindustani classical and popular music; the smaller drum (dayan) is tuned to pitch.
History and origin
Arabic — 'tabla' (drum).
Common mispronunciations
TAB-lahTEB-lah
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