Tambulin (en. Tamburin)

tam-boo-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of musical instrument typically made of wood or metal with a skin that produces sound.
The tambulin is a primary instrument in traditional music of the Philippines.
Ang tambulin ay isang pangunahing instrumento sa tradisyunal na musika ng Pilipinas.
A form of music that uses the tambulin as the main instrument.
A celebration took place filled with tambulin and dance.
Isang pagdiriwang ang ginanap na puno ng tambulin at sayawan.
The sound produced by the tambulin when played.
The tambulin has a deep and meaningful sound that connects people.
Ang tambulin ay may malalim at makabuluhang tunog na umuugnay sa mga tao.

Etymology

Origin of native Tagalog terms.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to the sound of the tambulin
an expression describing the occasion of gathering or joining in an activity.
sa tunog ng tambulin

Related Words

musical instrument
A common type of musical instrument.
k musical instrument

Slang Meanings

super heavy
Wow, your bag is so tambulin! It's like you're carrying rocks.
Grabe, ang tambulin ng bag mo! Para kang nagdadala ng bato.
someone who likes to carry heavy stuff
Why do you seem so tambulin? Always carrying too much stuff.
Bakit parang tambulin na tambulin ka? Laging nagdadala ng sobrang gamit.
a heavy vehicle
Stop lifting your tambulin vehicle, it's broken again!
Tumigil ka sa pag-angat ng tambulin na sasakyan mo, nasira na naman!