A tabla[nb 1] is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, [3] where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles.

2024年11月1日 · The Tabla is a pair of drums that holds a central role in North Indian classical music and is also widely used in popular and devotional music across India, Pakistan and beyond. Known for its distinctive, sharp, and resonant sound, the tabla comprises two drums: the smaller, treble drum (tabla) and the larger, bass drum (baya).

The tabla is a set of two drums that are played while sitting on the floor. The larger drum, called Bayan, was originally made from clay, but is now constructed of metal (bras, steel, or copper).

2025年1月27日 · Tabla, pair of small drums fundamental (since the 18th century) to Hindustani music of northern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The higher-pitched of the two drums, which is played with the right hand, is also referred to individually as the tabla or as the daya (dahina or dayan, meaning “right”).

2024年12月27日 · The tabla instrument is a set of two drums, both with stretched membrane heads, closed resonating chambers, and barrel-shaped bodies. The smaller drum is called the dayan and it is played with the musician’s right (or dominant) hand.

Tabla is the name of the instrument, but since it’s usually played as a pair it’s also the name for a set of two drums. The lower-pitched bayan is a copper or clay drum with a 10” head, and the higher-pitched dayan is a wooden drum with a 6” head.

The tabla is the most commonly played drum set in North Indian music. It is the instrument most frequently used to accompany vocal and instrumental music, and dance; whereas its primary function is to maintain the metric cycle in which the compositions are set.

Tabla drums are essential to Indian classical music, renowned for their complex rhythms and expressive tones. Consisting of two distinct hand drums, the Dayan and the Bayan, the tabla is widely used in various music genres across the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

The tabla is a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of Indian drums, usually a smaller wooden drum (dayan) and a larger metal drum (bayan). The player produces sound by hitting their hands on the drums' skins in intricate rhythms, which are a fundamental component of Indian classical and traditional music.

The tabla is a percussion instrument that has been an integral part of Indian classical music for centuries. It is a set of two drums played by hand, producing a range of unique sounds that add rhythm and character to the music. The larger of the two drums, known as the bayan, is made of metal and is played with the left hand.