Dhak, dhakkā

Dhak, dhakkā (Beng., Sans.), drum of N. India, almost cylindrical in shape, with 2 laced heads, both of which are played with drumsticks. It was formerly a martial instr.; its use nowadays is confined to religious festivals (132). Mahillon, Victor. Catalogue descriptif et analytique du Musée Instrumental du Conservatoire de Bruxelles. 1893–1922.