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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
Italiano tambura

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.””

CEFR level

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

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