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tamboura

tamboura is the alternative spelling of tambura.

Meaning of tambura

Noun

tambura (plural tamburas)

  1. A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.
    • 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.”2008 March 25, Allan Kozinn, “Neil Aspinall, Beatles’ Aide, Dies at 66”, in New York Times

Forms of tamboura

pluraltambouras

Words that rhyme with tamboura

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Questions about tamboura

What is tamboura the alternative spelling of?
Tamboura is the alternative spelling of tambura.

Words near tamboura in the dictionary

  1. tambou
  2. tambouki
  3. tambour
  4. tambour lace
  5. tambour laces
  6. tamboura
  7. tambouras
  8. tamboured
  9. tambourer
  10. tambourers
  11. tambourin

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