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tambourine

Pronunciation: /ˌtambəˈriːn/

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Definition of tambourine

noun

  • a percussion instrument resembling a shallow drum with metal discs in slots around the edge, played by being shaken or hit with the hand.

Derivatives

tambourinist

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from French tambourin (see tambourin)

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