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- [tim-puh-nee]
- /ˈtɪm pə ni/
- /ˈtɪm.pə.ni/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tim-puh-nee]
- /ˈtɪm pə ni/
Definitions of timpani word
- noun timpani a set of kettledrums, especially as used in an orchestra or band. 1
- noun timpani metal drum 1
- noun plural timpani Timpani are large drums that are played in an orchestra. 0
- noun plural timpani a set of kettledrums, two or more in number 0
- noun plural timpani kettledrums; esp., a set of kettledrums of different pitches played by one performer in an orchestra 0
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Parts of speech for Timpani
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timpani popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for timpani
noun timpani
- 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.
- 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.
- drummer — a person who plays a drum.
Top questions with timpani
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