Dhoul

/ˈduːl/ noun

Definition

A large cylindrical or barrel-shaped drum used in Middle Eastern and South Asian music, played with mallets or hands.

Etymology

From Arabic دول (dūl) or similar words in regional languages. The drum has been used in traditional music throughout the Arab world and South Asia for centuries.

Kelly Says

The dhoul is a percussion instrument that appears in the music of multiple cultures, yet different regions have slightly different names and pronunciations for basically the same drum—showing how trade and cultural exchange shaped musical traditions.

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