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Definition of Tambourine
1. Noun. A shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides.
Definition of Tambourine
1. n. A small drum, especially a shallow drum with only one skin, played on with the hand, and having bells at the sides; a timbrel.
2. n. A South American wild dove (Tympanistria tympanistria), mostly white, with black-tiped wings and tail. Its resonant note is said to be ventriloquous.
Definition of Tambourine
1. Noun. a percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is usually held in the hand and shaken rhythmically. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tambourine
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tambourine
1. A small drum, especially a shallow drum with only one skin, played on with the hand, and having bells at the sides; a timbrel. Origin: F. Tambourin; cf. It. Tamburino. See Tambour, and cf. Tamborine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tambourine
Literary usage of Tambourine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Manners and customs of the ancient Egyptians by John Gardner Wilkinson (1837)
"THE tambourine. The tambourine was a favourite instrument both on sacred and
festive occasions. It was of three kinds, differing, no doubt, in sound as well ..."
2. The Technique of the Modern Orchestra: A Manual of Practical Instrumentation by Charles Marie Widor (1906)
"1:— There are three ways of using it: (1) By striking the parchment with the back
of the hand: tambourine. Carmen. 7 P " P y PP * PYP Tra la la Orchestra. ..."
3. Cyclopaedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature by John McClintock, James Strong (1876)
"Ancient Egypt, ii, mournings for the dead the tambourine was : es introduced
among the Egyptians.and tbe- song" was accompanied by its monotonous .is is ..."
4. Music and Musicians by Albert Lavignac (1903)
"... (tambourine) hereafter to l:c described. This is a long ami slender drum,
which is beaten with one stick; it produces therefore only isolated sounds ..."
5. Music and Musicians by Albert Lavignac (1903)
"... (tambourine) hereafter to l;c described. This is a long and slender drum,
which is beaten with one stick; it produces therefore only isolated sounds ..."