ALL meanings of kettledrum
ket·tle·drum
K k - noun kettledrum A large drum shaped like a bowl, with a membrane adjustable for tension (and so pitch ) stretched across. 1
- noun kettledrum music: percussion instrument 1
- noun 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. 1
- noun kettledrum (music) A large hemispherical brass percussion instrument (one of the timpani) with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension. 0
- noun kettledrum (dated) An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening. 0
- countable noun kettledrum A kettledrum is a large bowl-shaped drum which can be tuned to play a particular note. 0
- noun kettledrum a percussion instrument of definite pitch, consisting of a hollow bowl-like hemisphere covered with a skin or membrane, supported on a tripod or stand. The pitch may be adjusted by means of screws or pedals, which alter the tension of the skin 0
- noun kettledrum a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow hemisphere of copper or brass and a parchment top that can be tightened or loosened to change the pitch; timpano 0