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Tympanum (Noun)

The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear.

Nouns denoting body parts.

Sound from the eardrum vibrates the tympanum and the air in it to transmit the vibrations to the ossicles.
In this cavity of the tympanum the pressure of the outer atmosphere is transmitted to the inner ear.
Each ear contains a relatively small amount of air in the tympanum, that connects to the throat through the eustachian tube.
The middle ear houses the eardrum, eustachian tube and the cavity known as the tympanum.
A slight pressure on the eustachian tube is sufficient to push some air from the exterior into the tympanum.

The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.

Nouns denoting body parts.

The tympanum is a delicate membrane found in the middle ear that plays a crucial role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear bones.
In the human ear, sound waves cause the tympanum to vibrate, initiating the sensation of hearing.
A middle ear infection can cause damage to the tympanum, leading to hearing loss or other complications.
Sound waves bounce off objects and ultimately hit the tympanum, allowing the ear to perceive different sounds and frequencies.
The tympanum is an essential component of the ear's mechanical system responsible for detecting sound wave vibrations and transmitting them to the inner ear for further processing.

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The tympanum's rich, resonant tones filled the concert hall with an otherworldly beauty.
During the orchestra rehearsal, the percussionist carefully adjusted the tension on the tympanum to achieve the desired pitch.
As a skilled percussionist, Rachel had mastered the art of playing complex rhythms on the tympanum.
The tympanum's deep, booming sound added depth and complexity to the symphonic arrangement.
Despite being played with delicate mallets, the tympanum produced an explosive, thunderous sound that electrified the audience.