Tambour
noun
A drum or drum-shaped object.
The sound of the tambour echoed through the room.
Often appears as...
- play the tambour
- tambour sound
noun
A kind of embroidery done with a hook, needle or a tambouring tool.
She sat down to work on the tambour.
Often appears as...
- tambour embroidery
- tambour work
Usage tips
General,Academic
noun
A rotating shaft or spindle in a machine or mechanism, such as a clock. It is often cylindrical.
The clockmaker delicately adjusted the tambour.
Often appears as...
- tambour of the clock
- tambour in watchmaking
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A drum or drum-shaped object.
The sound of the tambour echoed through the room.
Often appears as...
- play the tambour
- tambour sound
noun
A kind of embroidery done with a hook, needle or a tambouring tool.
She sat down to work on the tambour.
Often appears as...
- tambour embroidery
- tambour work
Usage tips
General,Academic
noun
A rotating shaft or spindle in a machine or mechanism, such as a clock. It is often cylindrical.
The clockmaker delicately adjusted the tambour.
Often appears as...
- tambour of the clock
- tambour in watchmaking
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, tambours are key in music and ceremonies, symbolizing unity and communication.
The festival began with the vibrant rhythms of the tambours.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Tambours
Tambours vary in size, shape, and sound, each type having its specific use in music.
He chose a smaller tambour for the high-pitched effect.
Pro Tip 3/3Musical Context
A tambour's role in an ensemble is often to maintain rhythm and complement other instruments.
She played the tambour to the guitarist's melody.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, tambours are key in music and ceremonies, symbolizing unity and communication.
The festival began with the vibrant rhythms of the tambours.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Tambours
Tambours vary in size, shape, and sound, each type having its specific use in music.
He chose a smaller tambour for the high-pitched effect.
Pro Tip 3/3Musical Context
A tambour's role in an ensemble is often to maintain rhythm and complement other instruments.
She played the tambour to the guitarist's melody.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
In many cultures, tambours are key in music and ceremonies, symbolizing unity and communication.
The festival began with the vibrant rhythms of the tambours.
Pro Tip 2/3Variety of Tambours
Tambours vary in size, shape, and sound, each type having its specific use in music.
He chose a smaller tambour for the high-pitched effect.
Pro Tip 3/3Musical Context
A tambour's role in an ensemble is often to maintain rhythm and complement other instruments.
She played the tambour to the guitarist's melody.
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