kettledrum

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See also: kettle-drum and kettle drum

English

a kettledrum
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Etymology

kettle +‎ drum

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Noun

kettledrum (plural kettledrums)

  1. (music) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.
    Synonym: timpanum
  2. (dated) An informal social party at which a light snack is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening.

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