Associations to the word «Kettledrum»

Wiktionary

KETTLEDRUM, noun. (musici) A large hemispherical brass percussion instrument (one of the timpani) with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension.
KETTLEDRUM, noun. (dated) An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening.

Dictionary definition

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

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