timpani

英 [ˈtɪmpəni] 美 [ˈtɪmpəni]

n.  (管弦乐队的)定音鼓

复数:timpani

BNC.48026 / COCA.33824



牛津词典

noun

  1. (管弦乐队的)定音鼓
    a set of large metal drums (also called kettledrums ) in an orchestra

    柯林斯词典

    1. 定音鼓
      Timpani are large drums that are played in an orchestra.

      双语例句

      1. The timpani have had a long history.
        定音鼓有著悠久的历史。
      2. Sanctus, for chorus, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 oboes, strings& continuo in C major.
        大调为合唱队,小号3,定音鼓,双簧管2,弦乐组和通奏低音而作的圣哉经。
      3. Percussionists are required to perform with snare drum, keyboard percussion and timpani.
        敲击乐须能演奏小军鼓,键盘敲击乐器及定音鼓。

      英英释义

      noun

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

          Synonym:    kettlekettledrumtympanumtympani