tabla

[ tah-bluh, tuhb-luh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a small drum or pair of drums of India tuned to different pitches and played with the hands.

tabla

/ ˈtʌblə; ˈtɑːblɑː /

a musical instrument of India consisting of a pair of drums whose pitches can be varied

Origin of tabla¹

1860–65; earlier tubla < Hindi tablā < Arabic ṭabla, derivative of ṭabl drum

Origin of tabla¹

Hindu, from Arabic tabla drum

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One leg of each was resting on the tabla The lady reported us as sitting together on a sofa.

At our wish she then brought out the tabla, or board of wood on which the beating is done, and the stone for beating.

Sap-úngi ug tabla ang bangag arun walay mabulasut, Cover the hole with a piece of wood so no one will step into it accidentally.

Upat ka tabla ang karsúnis, Trousers are sewn from four pieces of cloth cut according to the measurements.

Tabla ang risulta sa iliksiyun, The election ended in a draw.

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