tom-tom

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtɒmtɒm/

noun

  • a medium-sized cylindrical drum, of which one to three may be used in a drum kit.
  • a drum beaten with the hands, associated with North American Indian, African, or Eastern cultures.

verb

[with object] chiefly Indian
  • proclaim or boast about: the government tom-tommed a 40 per cent turnout of the state’s electorate

Origin:

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