Tambourine: meaning, definitions and examples

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tambourine

 

[ หŒtรฆm.bษ™หˆriหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A tambourine is a musical instrument consisting of a small handheld drum with metal jingles, played by shaking or hitting with the hand. It is commonly used in various music genres to add rhythm and texture to the music.

Synonyms

hand drum, jingle drum.

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Word Description / Examples
tambourine

Used in various musical genres to add a bright, jingling sound. It's often seen in pop, rock, folk, and classical performances.

  • The band added a tambourine to enhance the rhythm
  • She played the tambourine energetically during the song
hand drum

Refers broadly to any drum played with the hands, making it suitable for diverse musical styles and casual drumming settings.

  • He brought a hand drum to the campfire
  • The musician performed a solo on the hand drum
jingle drum

Similar to a tambourine but can be specifically used to emphasize the jingling components. Often used in children's music or where a softer jingle effect is desired.

  • The teacher gave each child a jingle drum
  • The jingle drum added a festive touch to the parade

Examples of usage

  • She played the tambourine during the chorus of the song.
  • The tambourine added a festive sound to the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "tambourine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pandeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคซเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tamburin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tamborin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะผะฑัƒั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tamburyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใƒใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tambourin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pandereta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tef

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒฌ๋ฒ„๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamburรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tamburรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ƒ้ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tamburin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tambรบrรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฑัƒั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamburin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pandereta

Etymology

The word 'tambourine' has its roots in the Middle French word 'tambourin', which means 'small drum'. The tambourine has been used in various cultures for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been a popular instrument in folk music and is still widely used in contemporary music.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,663, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.