mridangam

mri·dan·ga

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mree-dahng-guh]
- /mriˈdɑŋ gə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mree-dahng-guh]
- /mriˈdɑŋ gə/

Definitions of mridangam word

noun mridangam an ancient drum of India shaped like a long conical barrel with two tuned heads of different sizes. 1
noun mridangam An ancient Indian percussion instrument, a two-sided drum whose body is usually made from a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood. Connected with hindu mythology in which numerous gods play this instrument: Ganesha, Shiva, Nandi, Hanuman etc. 1
noun mridangam a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum of India 0

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Origin of mridangam

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-1900

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Parts of speech for Mridangam

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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mridangam popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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