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tom-tom

Syllabification: (tom-tom)
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Definition of tom-tom

noun

  • a medium-sized cylindrical drum used in jazz bands, etc..
  • an early drum, of Native American or Asian origin, typically played with the hands.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Hindi ṭam ṭam, Telugu ṭamaṭama, of imitative origin

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