hourglass drum

noun

A drum (membranophone) with an hourglass-like shape.

Meanings

nounhourglass drum (plural hourglass drums)

plural hourglass drums

  1. entertainmentA drum (membranophone) with an hourglass-like shape.

    Synonyms: waisted drum

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA drum (membranophone) with an hourglass-like shape.

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