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noun
A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: timpanum
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An informal social party at which a light snack is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: kettle, tympanum, tympani, timpani
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: percussion instrument, percussive instrument
History
From kettle + drum.
Across languages
35 source translations are retained for this English entry.
