Tympanum
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Framework senses
- §1
- a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
- §2
- the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
- §3
- the main cavity of the ear