English Explanatory Dictionary

tabla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pair of tuned hand drums, used in various musical genres of the Indian subcontinent, that are similar to bongos.
name
  1. A barangay of Calubian, Leyte, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɑblə/ /ˈtʌblə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-tabla.wav

Word forms

tabla tablas

Etymology

From Hindustani طبلہ / तबला (tablā), from Arabic طَبْلَة (ṭabla). Cognate of Catalan, Spanish, Portuguese tambor.

Derived words

tablaist
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