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- [ket-l-druhm]
- /ˈkɛt lˌdrʌm/
- /ˈket.l̩.drʌm/
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- [ket-l-druhm]
- /ˈkɛt lˌdrʌm/
Definitions of kettledrums word
- noun kettledrums a drum consisting of a hollow hemisphere of brass, copper, or fiberglass over which is stretched a skin, the tension of which can be modified by hand screws or foot pedals to vary the pitch. 1
- noun kettledrums Plural form of kettledrum. 1
- noun kettledrums plural of kettledrum. 0
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Origin of kettledrums
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; kettle + drum1
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Parts of speech for Kettledrums
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kettledrums popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kettledrums usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kettledrums
noun kettledrums
- pan — an international distress signal used by shore stations to inform a ship, aircraft, etc., of something vital to its safety or to the safety of one of its passengers.
- kettledrum — a drum consisting of a hollow hemisphere of brass, copper, or fiberglass over which is stretched a skin, the tension of which can be modified by hand screws or foot pedals to vary the pitch.
- steel pan — steel drum.
- timpani — a set of kettledrums, especially as used in an orchestra or band.
- pans — an international distress signal used by shore stations to inform a ship, aircraft, etc., of something vital to its safety or to the safety of one of its passengers.
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