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tanpura

/tʌnˈpuːrə/

noun
- 1. a large four-stringed lute used in Indian music as a drone accompaniment.
Word Origin mid 19th century: variant of tamboura.
Scrabble Points: 9
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Tanpura
Indian drone instrument
The tanpura is a long-necked, plucked, four-stringed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent, found in various forms in Indian music. Visually, the tanpura resembles a simplified sitar or similar lute-like instrument, and is likewise crafted out of a gourd or pumpkin. Wikipedia
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