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单词 kettledrum
释义 kettledrum
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : a percussion instrument that consists of a hollow brass or copper hemisphere with a parchment head the tension of which can be changed by hand screws or foot pedal to vary the pitch, that is played with a pair of sticks with large padded heads, and that is used in pairs, threes, or fours of different sizes in both orchestra and concert band — see timpani
2. obsolete : kettledrummer
3. : an informal party at which light refreshments are usually served
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