trommel
- noun
- /ˈtrɑːməl/
- In traditional German folk music, the trommel is often used to enhance the lively atmosphere.
Examples
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He bought a handmade trommel as a souvenir from his trip to Germany.
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The parade featured a musician playing a traditional trommel at the front of the marching band.
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During the folk festival, children learned to keep rhythm on a small trommel.
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The band played the trommel during the parade.
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He loves to play the trommel in folk music bands.
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The musician played the trommel during the parade, creating an energetic rhythm.
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As the band marched down the street, the sound of the trommel echoed through the crowd.
Synonyms
A small drum that you play with a stick in folk music or music from long ago
A small musical instrument with two tight skins and wires under one skin used in bands and orchestras
A drum-like instrument played to make rhythm
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Etymology
Trommel comes from German and simply means 'drum', so a musical trommel is just a drum used in parades and folk music.