Kettledrum
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kettledrum is a noun meaning (music) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.
Meaning
(music) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.
More Meanings
- (dated) An informal social party at which a light snack is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening.
Word Forms
- kettledrums
- kettle drum
- kettle-drum
Synonyms for kettledrum
Depending on context, synonyms include timpanum, kettle, tympanum, timpani, tympani.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tympani, tympanum, timpani, kettle, atabal, timbal.
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