tambourine

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument consisting of a shallow, circular frame covered with a tight, drumlike membrane, which is struck with the hand or with a stick.

  - "She played the tambourine while the other band members sang."
  - "The tambourine is a popular instrument in salsa music."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tambourine
tangerine , marine , serene , mariene

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Variants

List of all variants of tambourine that leads to same result
tambourine , tambourines

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Etymology

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From Old French tambour, drum.

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Trivia

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1. The tambourine was once used as a military instrument to signal troops.

2. The largest tambourine ever made measured over 10 feet in diameter and weighed over 1,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. maracas: Another percussion instrument commonly used in Latin American music, shaped like a gourd and filled with seeds or beads that rattle when shaken.

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Culture

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The tambourine has been used in various cultures throughout history, including Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern civilizations. It is often used in folk music and dance, as well as in genres such as salsa and flamenco.

How to Memorize "tambourine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small drum with a tight membrane, held in one hand and struck with the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tambourine with lively music and dancing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tambourine, Tap, and Twirl' to remember the function of the instrument: to tap and twirl it while playing music.

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