1. a long-necked stringed musical instrument from India with four or more strings, used to provide a continuous drone accompaniment
Usage: music

Examples

• The sitar player was accompanied by a tamboura providing the drone.
• She learned to tune the tamboura before the classical Indian music performance.
• The tamboura’s steady drone created a meditative atmosphere.
• In Indian classical music, the tamboura establishes the tonal foundation.
• The musician plucked the tamboura strings in a rhythmic pattern.
• The concert featured a sitar, tabla, and tamboura ensemble.