Tam-tam
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tam-tam is a noun meaning (music) A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
Meaning
(music) A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, dated) To beat on a drum.
Word Forms
- tam-tams
- tam-tamming
- tam-tammed
Synonyms for tam-tam
Depending on context, synonyms include gong.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gong, tom-tom, timpanum, hammer, tomtom, timbrel.
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