1. 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.