tympani

• Substantiv, das eine Gruppe großer halbkugelförmiger Kupfer- oder Messing-Schlaginstrumente bezeichnet, von denen jedes ein Fell hat, das durch Spannen gestimmt wird.

A noun referring to a set of large, hemispherical brass or copper percussion instruments, each with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Percussion instrumentB2formalart

   A large hemispherical brass or copper drum with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension, typically played in pairs or sets in an orchestra.

   Pauke

   • The tympani player struck the drum with a soft mallet.
   • The orchestra's tympani section added a dramatic effect to the symphony.
   • He tuned the tympani carefully before the concert.

   Synonymetimpani