Bajree

/bɑːˈdʒriː/ noun

Definition

An Indian musical instrument, typically a type of drum or percussion instrument.

Etymology

From Hindi bajrī or related to bajrī meaning 'drum.' The term reflects the rich percussion tradition in Indian classical and folk music.

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The variety of percussion instruments across Indian classical music is staggering—each region and musical tradition has its own versions with distinct names and sounds.

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