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Kettledrum

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.
  2. 2
    a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it wordnet
  3. 3
    An informal social party at which a light snack is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening. dated

Etymology

From kettle + drum.

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