Timpani Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtɪmpəˌni

TIM-puh-nee

UK

tɪmpˈɑːni

tim-PAH-nee

Definition

Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums used in orchestras to produce deep, powerful sounds that can be tuned to different notes.

Usage & Nuances

'Timpani' is always plural in English, often called 'kettledrums' in less formal contexts. Used mainly in orchestral music. Singular form 'timpano' is rare.

• Spanish: timbales (instrumento de orquesta)
• Portuguese (BR): tímpanos (instrumento musical)
• Portuguese (PT): tímpanos (instrumento musical)
• Chinese (Simplified): 定音鼓
• Chinese (Traditional): 定音鼓
• Hindi: टिम्पनी ड्रम
• Arabic: طبول التيمباني
• Bengali: টিম্পানি - কেটলেড্রাম
• Russian: литавры
• Japanese: ティンパニ
• Vietnamese: trống định âm - trống timpani
• Korean: 팀파니
• Turkish: timpani - bakır davul
• Urdu: ٹمپیانی
• Indonesian: timpani - genderang timpani

Example Sentences

The orchestra has four timpani.

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The musician played the timpani during the concert.

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Timpani are an important part of a symphony.

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You really feel the power of the timpani when the drumrolls start.

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It takes skill to tune the timpani perfectly for each piece.

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When the timpani come in, you know the music is about to get dramatic.

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