Tam-tam

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
  2. 2
    a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To beat on a drum. dated, intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms
batterybellbonescastanetscelestachime

Etymology

Imitative.

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