dholak

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Etymology

From Hindi ढोलक (ḍholak).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdəʊlək/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (India) IPA(key): /ˈɖʰoːlək/

Noun

dholak (plural dholaks)

  1. A North Indian hand drum.
    • 2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 40:
      The men make a circle around the musicians, cheering and whistling with the beat of the dholak.

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