A1 noun Neutral

timpani

/ˈtɪmpəni/

Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums usually made of copper and played in an orchestra. They are also called kettledrums because they look like big pots and can be tuned to specific musical notes.

Beispiele

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1

The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.

The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.

2

The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.

The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.

3

Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!

Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
timpani
Adjektiv
timpanic
Verwandt
timpanist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Timpani' as 'Tin-Pan-y'—huge drums that look like giant copper pans or kettles.

Schnelles Quiz

The drummer used soft mallets to play a low roll on the ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: timpani

Beispiele

1

The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.

everyday

The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.

2

The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.

formal

The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.

3

Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!

informal

Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!

4

Acoustic analysis shows that timpani produce a distinct pitch unlike most drums.

academic

Acoustic analysis shows that timpani produce a distinct pitch unlike most drums.

5

Our factory specializes in the production of professional-grade timpani.

business

Our factory specializes in the production of professional-grade timpani.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
timpani
Adjektiv
timpanic
Verwandt
timpanist

Häufige Kollokationen

play the timpani play the timpani
a set of timpani a set of timpani
timpani roll timpani roll
tune the timpani tune the timpani
orchestral timpani orchestral timpani

Häufige Phrasen

timpani roll

a rapid succession of hits on the timpani creating a continuous sound

timpani sticks

the mallets used to play the instrument

tuned timpani

timpani adjusted to a specific musical pitch

Wird oft verwechselt mit

timpani vs tambourine

A tambourine is a small hand-held drum with jingles, while timpani are very large, floor-standing drums.

timpani vs timpano

Timpano is the singular form of timpani, though in English, 'timpani' is often used for both singular and plural.

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Nutzungshinweise

In English, the word 'timpani' is almost always used in the plural because these drums are typically played in sets of two or more.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often treat 'timpani' as a singular noun like 'drum' (e.g., saying 'a timpani'), but it is technically plural.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Timpani' as 'Tin-Pan-y'—huge drums that look like giant copper pans or kettles.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Italian word 'timpani', which is the plural of 'timpano', coming from the Latin 'tympanum' meaning drum.

Grammatikmuster

usually used as a plural noun takes a plural verb (e.g., 'the timpani are loud') countable noun
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Kultureller Kontext

Timpani have been a core part of the Western classical orchestra since the 17th century, often used to add drama and thunderous sound.

Schnelles Quiz

The drummer used soft mallets to play a low roll on the ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: timpani

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