Timbrel (Noun)
Meaning
Small hand drum similar to a tambourine; formerly carried by itinerant jugglers.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The troubadour played a lively tune on her timbrel as she danced through the village square.
- A timbrel and a few well-placed tricks were all the juggler needed to captivate his audience.
- The traveling performer's timbrel added a lively rhythmic accompaniment to his acrobatic feats.
- During the medieval festival, performers wielding timbrels and juggling clubs entertained the crowds.
- The itinerant entertainer used her timbrel to punctuate the tempo of her accompanying song.