tabla

/ˈtɑːblə/ /ˈtæblə/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"My brother is learning to play the tabla, hoping to master the complex rhythms of Indian classical music. "

Related Words

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

genres noun

/ˈʒɑːn.rəz/ /ˈʒɑːn.rəs/ /ˈdʒɛn.rəz/ /ˈdʒɑn.rəz/

A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

"The computer game Half-Life redefined the first-person shooter genre."

hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

complex noun

/ˈkɑmˌplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/

A network of interconnected systems.

"The school's computer network is a complex of interconnected systems, linking classrooms, libraries, and administration offices. "

subcontinent noun

/sʌbˈkɑːntɪnənt/ /ˌsʌbˈkɑːntənənt/

A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

"India is part of the Asian continent, but it's also considered a subcontinent because of its distinct geographical features and cultural identity. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

bongos noun

/ˈbɒŋɡoz/

A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.

"While visiting the African savanna, the tourist was thrilled to spot a pair of bongos grazing peacefully in the tall grass. "

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

rhythms noun

/ˈrɪðəmz/

The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

"Dance to the rhythm of the music."

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "