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kettledrum

UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
US
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/

Translations

kettledrumnoun
kettledrums
pl
UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
US
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
The orchestra featured a powerful kettledrum in the percussion section.
В оркестре была мощная литавра в секции ударных.
Synonyms
timpani
drum
percussion instrument
kettledrumadjective
UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
US
/ˈkɛt̬.əl.drʌm/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to kettledrums (e.g., "kettledrum music").
kettledrumsnoun

kettledrum

kettledrums
pl
UK
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌmz/
US
/ˈkɛt.əl.drʌmz/
The orchestra featured a powerful section of kettledrums.
В оркестре была мощная секция литавр.
Synonyms
timpani
drums
percussion instruments

Definitions

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.
kettledrumadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a kettledrum or kettledrums; suitable for or involving kettledrums.
The percussionist premiered a new piece featuring a kettledrum solo.
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.
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