Meaning of the word tabla in English

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tabla

US /ˈtɑː.blə/
UK /ˈtæb.lə/
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Noun

a pair of small hand drums attached together, used in Indian music.

Example:
He played a mesmerizing rhythm on the tabla.
The sound of the tabla is central to classical Indian music.