Tambourine (noun)

  1. A small frame drum consisting of a circular frame with a drumhead stretched over it, typically played by shaking or striking the head with the hand.
  2. A musical instrument consisting of a circular frame that is covered with a stretched drumhead, and has pairs of small metal disks (jingles) attached to the frame.

Origin:

From french tambourin, from italian tamburino, from tamburo "drum".

Examples:

  1. The tambourine was played during the song.
  2. She was dancing with the tambourine.
  3. The tambourine was shaken to create a rhythm.
  4. He was playing the tambourine in the band.
  5. The tambourine was a popular instrument in the folk music.
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