Magtambol (en. To play the drum)

mag-tambol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make sound using the drum.
He is trying to play the drum in their band.
Siya ay nagtatangkang magtambol sa kanilang banda.
Move or dance accompanied by the sound of drums.
The dancers drummed while the band played.
Ang mga dancer ay nagmagtambol habang ang banda ay tumutugtog.
Provide rhythm or sync with music using the drums.
He studied to play the drums to improve his rhythm.
Nag-aral siya ng magtambol upang mas maayos ang kanyang ritmo.

Etymology

from the root word 'tambol' meaning 'drum'

Common Phrases and Expressions

drum out joy
To celebrate or express happiness.
magtambol ng tuwa

Related Words

drum
A musical instrument that can be played.
tambol
play (music)
The act of producing music through instruments.
tugtog

Slang Meanings

Stroll or move around energetically.
Come with me, let's hang out around the park!
Sama ka sa akin, magtambol tayo sa paligid ng park!
To have fun or fool around with friends.
Hanging out with friends is full of laughter and joy.
Puno ng tawanan at saya ang magtambol ng mga kaibigan.
To have fun; to enjoy activities.
Why don't we hang out at the beach this weekend?
Bakit hindi tayo magtambol sa beach ngayong weekend?