tympani

• Substantivo que designa um conjunto de grandes tímpanos de cobre ou latão, cada um com uma membrana afinada por ajuste de tensão; também se refere ao próprio instrumento ou ao conjunto desses instrumentos de percussão.

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.

plural irregular

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.

   Tímpanos

   • 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.

   Sinônimostimpani