atabal

noun

at·​a·​bal
ˈatəˌbal,
-äl
plural -s
1
: an Arabian kettledrum
2
: a small South American drum

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Arabic aṭ-ṭabl the drum

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“Atabal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atabal. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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