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tympano-

tympano-

9.9
A word part for the decorated area above a door or window
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  • Specialized
: tímpano-
  • Words beginning with tympano- usually refer to the ornamental space above an entrance.

Examples

  • The term tympano- is often used in architectural vocabulary to describe features above doorways.

  • In medieval architecture, tympano- elements are common in church facades.

  • The tympano- style architecture of the cathedral is stunning.

  • Many buildings feature a tympano- above their entrances.

  • The term tympano- is commonly used in architectural language to describe the decorative element above a doorway.

  • In classical architecture, tympano- features often enhance the visual appeal of entrances.

  • Many historic structures prominently display tympano- designs above their main doors.

Surface Forms

tympano- main

Etymology

Tympano- comes from the Greek tympanon, which means 'drum'. Architects used it for the curved, decorated area above a door because that panel can look like a stretched drum head, so tympano- points to the ornamental space above entrances.