Definition
dholak
noun
- A small, barrel-shaped drum used in Indian classical music and folk traditions, typically played with the hands.
Usage: Also spelled dhol or dholka; Common in South Asian music
Examples
- The musician played the dholak with rhythmic precision during the concert.
- The dholak's warm, resonant tones filled the temple during the festival.
- She learned to play the dholak as part of her classical Indian music training.
- The dholak is often used to accompany folk dances in India and Pakistan.
- He struck the dholak with both hands to create complex rhythmic patterns.