English Explanatory Dictionary

khartal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of ancient South Asian castanet-like percussion instrument
  2. castanets in general

Word forms

khartal khartals

Etymology

From Hindi खड़ताल (khaṛtāl), itself originally derived from Sanskrit कर (kara, “hand”) + Sanskrit ताल (tāla, “clap”)

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