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noun
An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
To play the timbrel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.
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Usage: transitive
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noun
small hand drum similar to a tambourine; formerly carried by itinerant jugglers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: drum, membranophone, tympan
History
Diminutive of Old French timbre, from Latin tympanum.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
