timpani
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- noun
- /ˈtɪm.pə.ni/
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tímpano
- The orchestra featured several timpani that added depth to the symphony.
All these Juilliard Prep kids, they've been playing timpani since they were in their diapers.
- All these Juilliard Prep kids, they've been playing timpani since they were in their diapers.
- You're still hearing that the timpani's rolling in the E with the bases DC and F.
Examples
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If the student is just beginning timpani study, choose compositions that call for only one or two drums.
Academic text (1993) -
Also in the mix: a horde of altar servers, plus drums, timpani, and a full choir.
Blog text (30) -
Not only the timpani in the back, but also the violins in the front.
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There are several difficult passages for the timpani, one particular crescendo.
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I play the timpani.
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Try to weigh all these considerations equally when choosing timpani compositions for your students.
Academic text (1993) -
In grade school, the band leader started having me tune autoharps, timpani, guitars, and such by ear.
Blog text (6) -
Percussionists became increasingly intrigued with mallet playing and how timpani parts were used in both the melody and bass line.
Academic text (2006) -
For example, when listening to a recording of a composition with a sweeping violin melody and a timpani playing unobtrusively in the background, the person may hear only the drum.
Academic text (1996) -
During the concert, the timpani provided a powerful beat that thrilled the audience.
Synonyms
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A large metal drum with a tight skin that you can tune and orchestras play
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A large round drum in an orchestra you tune to play a clear note
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A large bowl-shaped drum played with mallets
A large round drum made of metal with a skin you can tighten to change the sound
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Etymology
The word timpani comes from the Italian timpano, which comes from the Greek tympanon meaning 'drum'. So, timpani refers to a set of large, tunable orchestral 'drums' that are played together.