tabor — A small drum with one drumhead, played with one stick while the other hand plays a pipe
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small drum with one drumhead, played with one stick while the other hand plays a pipe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪbər/
Example Sentences
- The street performer amazed the crowd by playing the tabor with his knee while juggling.
- In medieval times, a single musician could provide a full band sound with just a tabor and pipe.
- The dance instructor tried to use a tabor but ended up looking like he was swatting flies while whistling.
tabor
NOUN[/ˈteɪbər/]
A small drum with one drumhead, played with one stick while the other hand plays a pipe
Playing drum and pipe together
Playing tabor for every neighbor, music born from joyful labor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tabor derives from Middle French 'tambour', which ultimately traces to Arabic 'tunbur'. This percussion instrument was introduced to Europe through the Crusades, where it became established as a small drum in medieval musical practice.
Breakdown
Middle French 'tambour' (drum) reduced to 'tabor' through phonetic shift, yielding a diminutive form denoting a small drum. The Arabic root 'tunbur' refers to a stringed or percussion instrument that evolved in meaning as it passed through Romance languages.
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📝Examples
“The street performer amazed the crowd by playing the tabor with his knee while juggling.”
“In medieval times, a single musician could provide a full band sound with just a tabor and pipe.”
“The dance instructor tried to use a tabor but ended up looking like he was swatting flies while whistling.”
“The museum's collection includes a 15th-century tabor made of oak wood.”
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