tambourine
What is another word for tambourine? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A small percussion instrument made of a round frame with jingling metal discs set into its rim, played by shaking or striking it.
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How to use tambourine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shake a tambourine
play the tambourine
Etymology
From French tambourin ("little drum"), from tambour ("drum"), which traces back to Arabic and Persian words for a drum.
Full origin of tambourine →Frequently asked questions
What does “tambourine” mean?
The word “tambourine” means a small percussion instrument made of a round frame with jingling metal discs set into its rim, played by shaking or striking it. In plain terms, a hand-held drum ringed with metal discs that jingle when shaken or tapped.
How do you pronounce “tambourine”?
“Tambourine” is pronounced tam-buh-REEN (/ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “tambourine” in a sentence?
Here is “tambourine” used in a sentence: “She shook the tambourine in time with the chorus.”
What part of speech is “tambourine”?
Depending on how it is used, “tambourine” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tambourine” come from?
The word “tambourine” comes from French. From French tambourin ("little drum"), from tambour ("drum"), which traces back to Arabic and Persian words for a drum.
How many meanings does “tambourine” have?
“Tambourine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small percussion instrument made of a round frame with jingling metal discs set into its rim, played by shaking or striking it.
