Dholak: 1 definition
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Dholak means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDholak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a small drum played on both the ends; ~[kiya] a drummer, one who plays on a [dholaka]..—dholak (ढोलक) is alternatively transliterated as Ḍholaka.
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Starts with: Dholaka, Dholake, Dholakem, Dholakhamba, Dholaki, Dholakya.
Full-text: Dholaka.
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