mridangam

mridangam, a musical instument.

Meaning

Noun

A percussion instrument used in southern Indian music, consisting of a two-sided drum whose body is usually made from a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood.

Origin

From Tamil மிருதங்கம், and its source, Sanskrit मृदंग.

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