timpani

noun

1. （管弦乐队的）定音鼓
   a set of large metal drums (also called kettledrums ) in an orchestra

1. 定音鼓
   Timpani are large drums that are played in an orchestra.

1. The timpani have had a long history.
   定音鼓有著悠久的历史。
2. Sanctus, for chorus, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 oboes, strings& continuo in C major.
   大调为合唱队，小号3，定音鼓，双簧管2，弦乐组和通奏低音而作的圣哉经。
3. Percussionists are required to perform with snare drum, keyboard percussion and timpani.
   敲击乐须能演奏小军鼓，键盘敲击乐器及定音鼓。

noun

1. a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

   Synonym:    kettlekettledrumtympanumtympani