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kettledrums

UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌmz/
US
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌmz/

Translations

kettledrumsnoun
kettledrums
pl
UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌmz/
US
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌmz/
timbalesEnsemble orchestral ; instrument de percussion à hauteur déterminée.
The orchestra's performance was enhanced by the powerful sound of the kettledrums.
La prestation de l’orchestre a été renforcée par le son puissant des timbales.
Synonyms
timpani
drums
percussion instruments
kettledrumnoun

kettledrums

pl

kettledrums
pl
UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
US
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
timbaleEn musique.
The kettledrum added a deep, resonant sound to the orchestra's performance.
La timbale a ajouté un son profond et résonnant à la prestation de l’orchestre.
Synonyms
timpani
drum
percussion instrument

Definitions

kettledrumsnoun
A type of large drum with a rounded bottom, typically made of copper or brass, that produces a deep, resonant sound and is played with mallets; often used in orchestras and bands.
The orchestra's performance was enhanced by the powerful sound of the kettledrums.
kettledrumnoun
A large drum with a hemispherical body, typically made of copper, and a drumhead that can be tuned to different pitches, used especially in orchestras and bands.
The kettledrum added a deep, resonant sound to the orchestra's performance.
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