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TIMPANI
kettle, kettledrum, tympanum, tympani, timpani
(noun) a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
timpani (usually uncountable, plural timpanis)
(musical instruments) The set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
Synonyms: kettledrums, naker, temple drums, timps
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
TIMPANO
Tim"pa*no, n.; pl. Timpani. Etym: [It.] (Mus.)
Definition: See Tympano.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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