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The tanpura (Sanskrit: तंबूरा, romanized: Taṃbūrā) (also referred to as tambura, tanpuri, tamboura, or tanpoura) is a long-necked, plucked, four-stringed instrument originating in the Indian subcontinent, found in various forms in Indian music.
The Tanpura instrument plays a key role in classical Indian music by producing the adharaswara (base note) for a composition, as well as adding to the atmosphere of stage performances. The drone is made from a pattern of repeating notes from the raga, or melody.
May 26, 2023 · On the other hand, the tambura is usually played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers, producing a continuous drone sound. Musical Context: The sitar is commonly associated with classical Indian music, particularly Hindustani classical music.
The tambura is a stringed instrument that is played as a folk instrument in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Serbia (especially Vojvodina) and Turkey. It has doubled steel strings and is played with a plectrum, in the same manner as a mandolin .