Tambourine
(noun)
- 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.
- 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:
- The tambourine was played during the song.
- She was dancing with the tambourine.
- The tambourine was shaken to create a rhythm.
- He was playing the tambourine in the band.
- The tambourine was a popular instrument in the folk music.