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    Tambores (en. Drums)

    /tamˈboɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Percussion instrument with a cylindrical shape.
    Drums are essential in many musical cultures.
    Los tambores son esenciales en muchas culturas musicales.
    Group of percussion instruments.
    The music band was made up of drums and trumpets.
    La banda de música estaba compuesta por tambores y trompetas.
    Resource used in the military to mark the marching rhythm.
    The drums sounded as the troops marched by.
    Los tambores sonaban mientras las tropas desfilaban.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tambrum', which means drum.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to beat the drums
    To participate in a rhythmic activity, usually in a celebration.
    tocar los tambores
    to give a drumbeat
    To make an announcement or draw attention in a festive manner.
    dar un toque de tambor
    to sound the drums
    To announce something important or imminent.
    sonar los tambores

    Related Words

    drum set
    Set of drums and other percussion instruments.
    batería
    percussion
    Category of musical instruments that are played by striking.
    percusión
    rhythm
    Sound pattern that can be produced by drums.
    ritmo

    Slang Meanings

    To use the drums in a festive context.
    At the party, everyone was playing the drums until dawn.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban tocando los tambores hasta el amanecer.
    To make noise or commotion with the drums.
    The kids made drums in the street to celebrate.
    Los chicos hicieron tambores en la calle para celebrar.