Tambor (en. Drum)

/tamˈboɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Percussion instrument produced by making a membrane stretched over an empty cavity vibrate.

The drum is used in many cultures to accompany dances and ceremonies.

El tambor se utiliza en muchas culturas para acompañar danzas y ceremonias.

Part of a drum where the membrane is located.

The drum has a deep sound due to the size of its body.

El tambor tiene un sonido profundo por el tamaño de su cuerpo.

Container used to store liquids or food, usually cylindrical in shape.

The water drum is essential in rural communities.

El tambor de agua es esencial en las comunidades rurales.

From the Latin 'tympanum', which means drum or membrane.

To turn the drum around

To suddenly shift from one topic to another.

dar la vuelta al tambor

Drum firecracker

Expression used to refer to something that makes a strong impression or noise.

petardo de tambor

Drums

Set of drums and other percussion instruments used in an orchestra or band.

batería

Tambourine

Percussion musical instrument with a circular frame and a head, which has bells on the edges.

pandereta

Marimba

African origin percussion musical instrument, similar to the xylophone but with resonators.

marimba

Drumbeat

Refers to a warning or signal before an event.

Se refiere a un aviso o señal antes de un evento.

To sound like a drum

Expressions for something that thunders or sounds loud.

Expresiones para algo que retumban o suenan fuerte.