A1 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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!

词族

名词
timpani
形容词
timpanic
相关
timpanist
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: timpani

例句

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.

词族

名词
timpani
形容词
timpanic
相关
timpanist

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: timpani

更多music词汇

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

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sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

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bar

A1

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time signature

A1

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instrument

A1

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violin

A1

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