tambourine — a small shallow drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small shallow drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæmbərɪn/
Example Sentences
- The street musician's tambourine was so loud that even the pigeons started dancing.
- During the wedding ceremony, grandmother surprised everyone by playing the tambourine.
- The tambourine adds a festive sound to folk music performances.
tambourine
NOUN[/ˈtæmbərɪn/]
a small shallow drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Small drum with jingling metal discs
The marine shakes his tambourine, ending his daily routine
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'tambourin', which in turn comes from Arabic 'tunbur', a stringed instrument. Originally denoting a long drum used in Provence, the term evolved to refer to the round, frame drum with jingles known today.
Breakdown
tambour (drum) + -ine (diminutive suffix meaning small or relating to). The French suffix -ine creates a diminutive form, transforming the base noun into a related but distinct instrument.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The street musician's tambourine was so loud that even the pigeons started dancing.”
“During the wedding ceremony, grandmother surprised everyone by playing the tambourine.”
“The tambourine adds a festive sound to folk music performances.”
“She kept perfect rhythm by tapping the tambourine against her palm.”
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