timpani
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.
The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.
The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.
The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.
Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!
Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Timpani' as 'Tin-Pan-y'—huge drums that look like giant copper pans or kettles.
Quiz rápido
The drummer used soft mallets to play a low roll on the ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: timpani
Exemplos
The musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.
everydayThe musician hits the timpani with special sticks called mallets.
The symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.
formalThe symphony requires a skilled percussionist to play the timpani.
Check out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!
informalCheck out those huge timpani at the back of the stage!
Acoustic analysis shows that timpani produce a distinct pitch unlike most drums.
academicAcoustic analysis shows that timpani produce a distinct pitch unlike most drums.
Our factory specializes in the production of professional-grade timpani.
businessOur factory specializes in the production of professional-grade timpani.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A tambourine is a small hand-held drum with jingles, while timpani are very large, floor-standing drums.
Timpano is the singular form of timpani, though in English, 'timpani' is often used for both singular and plural.
Notas de uso
In English, the word 'timpani' is almost always used in the plural because these drums are typically played in sets of two or more.
Erros comuns
Learners often treat 'timpani' as a singular noun like 'drum' (e.g., saying 'a timpani'), but it is technically plural.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Timpani' as 'Tin-Pan-y'—huge drums that look like giant copper pans or kettles.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Italian word 'timpani', which is the plural of 'timpano', coming from the Latin 'tympanum' meaning drum.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Timpani have been a core part of the Western classical orchestra since the 17th century, often used to add drama and thunderous sound.
Quiz rápido
The drummer used soft mallets to play a low roll on the ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: timpani
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