steelpan

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English

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Etymology

steel +‎ pan

Noun

steelpan (countable and uncountable, plural steelpans)

  1. (music, countable) A percussion instrument consisting of a drum made of steel, originally from Trinidad.
    Synonyms: pan, steel drum
  2. (music, uncountable) A style of music incorporating steelpans.

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Dutch

Etymology 1

From steel +‎ pan.

Pronunciation

Noun

steelpan f (plural steelpannen, diminutive steelpannetje n)

  1. deep pan or pot with a handle

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English steelpan.

Pronunciation

Noun

steelpan m (plural steelpans, diminutive steelpannetje n)

  1. steelpan, steel drum
    Synonym: steeldrum