kettledrum
/ˈkɛtəlˌdrʌm/
noun
- A large drum with a rounded metal body and a skin head that can be tuned to produce a definite pitch, used in orchestras.
- The orchestra's kettledrum was carefully tuned before the concert.
- The kettledrum player struck the drum with a soft mallet to create a deep, resonant sound.
- In the symphony, the kettledrum added a dramatic thunder-like effect during the climax.
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