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Indian tabla, consisting of two drums, baya (left) and daya, in the James Blades Collection.

daya

musical instrument

Also known as: dahina, dayan

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tabla
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…individually as the tabla or daya (dahina or dayan, meaning “right”). It is a single-headed drum usually made of hardwood, such as rosewood or neem. The drum measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in height and 6 inches (15 cm) across. Skin tension is maintained by rawhide lacings and wooden…
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…individually as the tabla or daya (dahina or dayan, meaning “right”). It is a single-headed drum usually made of hardwood, such as rosewood or neem. The drum measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in height and 6 inches (15 cm) across. Skin tension is maintained by rawhide lacings and wooden…
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