tanpura

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /tæmˈpʊəɹə/, /tɑmˈpʊəɹə/
Rhymes: -ʊəɹə

Noun

tanpura (plural tanpuras)

Alternative spelling of tambura

Alternative forms

tambura, tanpuri

Noun

tanpura (plural tanpuras)

(music) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

See also

sitar

Anagrams

Pará nut

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