English Explanatory Dictionary

tanpura

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of tambura.
noun
  1. A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

Pronunciation

/tæmˈpʊəɹə/ /tɑmˈpʊəɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-tanpura.wav

Word forms

tanpura tanpuras tambura tanpuri

Etymology

From Hindi तंबूरा (tambūrā) or Hindi तानपूरा (tānpūrā), from Persian تنبور (tanbur).

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