tympani
[ tim-puh-nee ]
/ ˈtɪm pə ni /
plural noun (often used with a singular verb)
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Definition for tympani (2 of 2)
timpani
or tym·pa·ni
[ tim-puh-nee ]
/ ˈtɪm pə ni /
noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
a set of kettledrums, especially as used in an orchestra or band.
Origin of timpani
< Italian, plural of
timpano kettledrum < Latin
tympanum < Greek
týmpanon
OTHER WORDS FROM timpani
tim·pa·nist, nounExample sentences from the Web for tympani
British Dictionary definitions for tympani (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for tympani (2 of 2)
timpani
tympani
/ (ˈtɪmpənɪ) /
pl n
(sometimes functioning as singular)
a set of kettledrums, two or more in number
Often (informal) shortened to: timps
Derived forms of timpani
timpanist or tympanist, nounWord Origin for timpani
from Italian, pl of
timpano kettledrum, from Latin:
tympanum
Cultural definitions for tympani
timpani
[ (tim-puh-nee) ]
Italian for kettledrums; the term timpani is often preferred by composers and performers.