Definitions for tablaˈtɑ blə, ˈtʌb lə

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ta•blaˈtɑ blə, ˈtʌb lə(n.)(pl.)-blas.

  1. a small hand drum of India tuned to different pitches.

    Category: Music and Dance

Origin of tabla:

1860–65; < Hindi tablā < Ar ṭabla drum

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  1. tabla(Noun)

    A pair of tuned hand drums; used in various musical genres of the Indian subcontinent, that are similar to bongos.


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Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

board(noun)

a flat piece of wood etc for a special purpose

notice-board; chessboard.

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