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tambourine

UK

/ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

US

/ˌtæm.bəˈrin/

Translations

tambourinenoun

tambourines

pl

UK

/ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

US

/ˌtæm.bəˈrin/

The musician played the tambourine during the concert.

Музыкант играл на бубне во время концерта.

Additional translations

тамбурин

Synonyms

percussion instrument

hand drum

musical instrument

tambourineadjective

UK

/ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

US

/ˌtæm.bəˈrin/

Used attributively to denote something pertaining to a tambourine.

Synonyms

ornamental (when describing decoration)

Definitions

tambourinenoun

A small percussion instrument consisting of a circular frame with pairs of small metal jingles attached around the edge, sometimes with a drumhead, played by shaking or hitting with the hand.

The musician added a lively rhythm to the song by playing the tambourine.

tambourineadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a tambourine.

The drummer added a distinct tambourine sound to the piece.