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Tympan (Noun)

A musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The tympan was a staple instrument in the orchestra, adding depth and resonance to the overall sound.
She carefully tuned the tympan to the correct pitch before the concert began.
The drummer's skilled hands moved deftly around the tympan, coaxing out a wide range of tones and dynamics.
In the percussion section, the tympan sat alongside the snare drum and cymbals, waiting for its cue to join in.
The sound of the tympan echoed through the empty concert hall, a haunting and evocative sound that sent shivers down the spine.