kettle-drum

A form of kettledrum — A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.

Meanings

nounkettle-drum (plural kettle-drums)

plural kettle-drums

  1. alternativeAlternative form of kettledrum.
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