The tambura supplies a drone accompaniment for both classical and folk music of South Asia, and it provides an essential tonal foundation from which a singer or instrumental soloist develops the raga …

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, …

Jun 15, 2022 · The tambura, also known as tanpura or tanpuri (for smaller variants), is a standard addition to classical Indian music ensembles dating back to the 16th century. It provides a harmonic …

The tanpura, also known as tambura, is an essential instrument in Indian classical music, revered for its role in providing a continuous drone that supports the melody and rhythm during performances.

Jul 4, 2025 · The Tambura is an essential stringed instrument in Indian classical music, celebrated for its resonant drone that anchors ragas. This guide covers its history, construction, tuning, and playing …

The tanpura, also known as tambura or tanpuri, is a long-necked, fretless string instrument that is fundamental to Indian classical music. Unlike melodic instruments, the tanpura does not produce a …

May 26, 2023 · The tambura, also known as tanpura or tamboura, is a long-necked stringed instrument that belongs to the lute family. Its history can be traced back thousands of years, with references …

May 2, 2025 · In this informative video, we will introduce you to the tambura, a traditional stringed instrument deeply rooted in the folk music of Southeast Europe. We’ll discuss the unique features of …

By its basic construction, the tanpura is inherently a drone instrument. Through the majority of south Asia, it is played in such a way that the drone is arrhythmic and unobtrusive. However in some folk …

Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve likely heard the distinctive tone of the Tanpura instrument in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music. Also called a Tambura, Tamura, Tambora, and Tanpuri, this …