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timpani

/ˈtɪmpəni/

/ˈtɪmpəˌni/

Translations

timpaninoun

timpani

timbalesInstrument de musique orchestral, le plus souvent employé au pluriel.

The timpani added a dramatic effect to the symphony's finale.

Les timbales ont ajouté un effet dramatique au final de la symphonie.

Additional translations

timbaleUn seul instrument, emploi rare en anglais.

Synonyms

orchestral drums

timpaniadjective

/ˈtɪmpəni/

Used attributively in phrases like "timpani sticks".

timpaniqueTerme musical ; emploi surtout technique.

She bought a new timpani head for better resonance.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle peau timpanique pour une meilleure résonance.

timpanonoun

timpani

/ˈtɪmpənəʊ/

/ˈtɪmpəˌnoʊ/

timbaleMusique ; dans un orchestre, tambour de type timbale.

During the symphony, the percussionist tuned each timpano to the required pitch.

Pendant la symphonie, le percussionniste accordait chaque timbale à la hauteur requise.

Additional translations

timballoCuisine italienne ; plat de pâtes cuit au four.

timpaninoun

A set of kettledrums, typically used in orchestras and bands, that are played by striking with mallets.

The timpani added a dramatic effect to the symphony's finale.

A single kettledrum of the type used in orchestras (rare in English).

The percussionist tuned each timpano before the concert.

timpaniadjective

Relating to or designed for the timpani instrument(s).

She bought a new timpani head for better resonance.

timpanonoun

An Italian baked pasta pie comprising layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and other fillings encased in a thin crust.

The family gathered around the table as Nonna sliced into the richly stuffed timpano.

A single kettledrum in an orchestral timpani set; the singular form of timpani.

During the symphony, the percussionist tuned each timpano to the required pitch.