English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

timpani

Timpani (noun) means the set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.

noun
1
The set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “timpani” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian timpani, plural of timpano (“drum”), from Latin tympanum (“drum”), from Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon), from τύπτω (túptō, “to strike, to hit”). Doublet of tympanum, timbre, timbal, and tymbal.

Rhymes for timpani

See all rhymes for timpani →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of timpani?

"timpani" (noun) means the set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA · etymology from Wiktionary