Tabla (noun)

A pair of hand drums used in North Indian classical music.

Origin:

From hindustani, ultimately from arabic.

Examples:

1. The tabla provides rhythm in the background of traditional Indian music.
2. The musician played a beautiful composition on the tabla.
3. Tabla is considered one of the most important musical instruments in India.
4. I am taking lessons to learn how to play the tabla.
5. The sound of the tabla creates a mesmerizing atmosphere.