Tam-tam (Noun)
Meaning
A percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The orchestral percussionist played a haunting melody on the tam-tam to create a dramatic effect.
- As the concert hall grew quiet, the tam-tam was struck with a gentle mallet to begin the performance.
- During the climactic scene of the film, the tam-tam echoed loudly to convey a sense of foreboding.
- To produce the perfect crashing sound, the drummer experimented with various mallets on the tam-tam.
- In the midst of the thunderous drum solo, the musician abruptly switched to the tam-tam, silencing the audience with its rich, sonorous tone.