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Meaning of tambura | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
tæmˈbʊəɹə

Definitions

A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά ταμπουράς
Magyar tambura
Italiano tambura
മലയാളം തംബുരു
Српски tambura тамбура
தமிழ் தம்புரா
తెలుగు తంబుర

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. Kiteand percussion on “Magical Mystery Tour.””

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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