tambura
- noun
- /tæmˈbʊərə/
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tambura
- The tambura is essential in many Eastern European folk songs.
Examples
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She learned to play the tambura from her grandfather, who was a skilled performer.
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The musician tuned his tambura before joining the folk ensemble on stage.
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In many Balkan countries, the tambura is played at weddings and celebrations.
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I heard a beautiful tambura melody at the festival.
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The musician played the tambura throughout the performance, creating a soothing atmosphere.
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During the festival, a band featured a tambura that complemented the traditional dances beautifully.
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She learned to play the tambura in her music class, fascinated by its deep, resonant sound.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tambura also comes from the Turkish tambur, a name for a long-necked lute that spread into the Balkans and nearby regions. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a tambura as the folk, long-necked string instrument you hear at weddings and celebrations, which explains its use in traditional music.
