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Kettledrum (Noun)

Meaning

A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The symphony orchestra featured a soloist on the kettledrum in the final movement of the concerto.
  • As the marching band approached, the kettledrums on either side of the formation boomed out a rhythmic beat.
  • She nervously approached the kettledrum, her mallet poised to strike the drumhead.
  • The stage crew carefully positioned the kettledrum in the orchestra pit before the concert.
  • In the opera's dramatic finale, the kettledrum sounded a low, ominous note that seemed to shake the entire auditorium.

Synonyms

  • Kettle
  • Tympanum
  • Tympani
  • Timpani

Hypernyms

  • Percussion Instrument
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