tambour

• Nom désignant un cadre formé de deux cercles utilisé pour broder, ou un tambour (instrument de musique).

A noun referring to a frame made of two hoops used for embroidering, or a drum.

1. Embroidery frameC1formalart

   A frame consisting of two hoops, one fitting inside the other, used to hold fabric taut while embroidering.

   Tambour de brodeur

   • She stretched the silk over the tambour before starting her needlework.
   • The intricate design was created using a tambour frame.
   • He carefully adjusted the fabric in the tambour to avoid wrinkles.

   Synonymesembroidery hoophoop

2. B2formal

   A musical instrument that produces sound by being struck, typically a cylindrical drum.

   Tambour (instrument de musique)

   • The musician played a lively rhythm on the tambour.
   • The tambour was used in traditional folk ceremonies.
   • He learned to play the tambour as part of the percussion section.

   Synonymesdrum