Tom-tom (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various drums with small heads.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The music teacher tried to make the student focus on playing a steady beat on the tom-tom.
- The tom-tom was hit with such force that it knocked over a music stand nearby.
- He tapped out a rhythm on the tom-tom, his hands moving quickly and precisely.
- The set of drums included a snare, a bass drum, and three tom-toms of different sizes.
- The band's drummer began the song with a lively beat on the tom-tom.