tabla

[ tah-bluh, tuhb-luh ]

noun

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

tabla

/ ˈtɑːblɑː; ˈtʌblə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tabla¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tabla¹

Hindu, from Arabic tabla drum

Example Sentences

Seek out Tania Mohan, founder of the amazing clothing line Tabla.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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