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kettledrum
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun kettledrum has 1 sense
  1. kettle, kettledrum, tympanum, tympani, timpani - a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
    --1 is a kind of percussion instrument, percussive instrument

Definitions from the Web

kettledrum
Noun
  1. a large drum shaped like a kettle or a hemispherical shape, played with soft-headed drumsticks.
  2. a musical instrument consisting of a hemispherical metal shell with a single drumhead, typically tuned to a definite pitch, and played with drumsticks.
  3. an orchestral percussion instrument having a drumhead with a diameter of about 26 inches (66 cm).
  4. a large, deep kettle or vat, especially one used for boiling liquids or cooking food.
Sample Sentences
  • 1. The kettledrum is a vital component of any marching band.
  • 2. The symphony's percussionist skillfully played the kettledrum during the grand finale.
  • 3. The timpanist expertly tuned the kettledrum before the concert.
  • 4. The chef used a massive kettledrum to prepare the delicious seafood stew.

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