word
tanpura
tan-POO-rah
tænˈpʊərɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
tanpura
Dictionary meaning
A long-necked plucked lute that provides the continuous drone for Indian classical music performances.
History and origin
Persian/Hindi — possibly 'tana' (musical note) + 'pura' (full).
Common mispronunciations
TAN-pyoo-rahtan-POO-rah
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