Meaning
A pair of tuned hand drums, used in various musical genres of the Indian subcontinent, that are similar to bongos.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Hindustani طبلہ / तबला (tablā), from Arabic طَبْلَة (ṭabla). Cognate of Catalan, Spanish, Portuguese tambor.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-04BAEHILT
- 2025-12-21TOALCBK
- 2025-10-12BACEILT
- 2025-08-24BATLIRY
- 2025-06-09BAYTHIL
- 2025-03-03BATGELV
- 2025-02-24TYANLBI
- 2025-01-16BYOLNAT
- 2025-01-01TOLBGNA
- 2024-11-22BACIKLT
- 2024-09-23TAULIHB
- 2024-09-12BAOLHMT
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.