Tambura
//tæmˈbʊəɹə// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.
"He was among the singers in the celebratory chorus of “Yellow Submarine,” and he played tambura (an Indian drone instrument) on “Within You Without You,” harmonica on “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite” and percussion on “Magical Mystery Tour.”"
Example
More examples"He was among the singers in the celebratory chorus of “Yellow Submarine,” and he played tambura (an Indian drone instrument) on “Within You Without You,” harmonica on “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite” and percussion on “Magical Mystery Tour.”"
Etymology
Borrowed from Persian تنبور.
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