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Tambourine
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a percussion instrument with a round wooden frame, metal discs around its edge and a plastic or skin membrane, played with one hand
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
tambourines
What is a "tambourine"?
A tambourine is a handheld percussion instrument with a circular frame and a series of small metal jingles or cymbals attached around its edge. The frame is often made of wood or plastic and may include a stretched drumhead in the center. The tambourine produces sound when shaken or struck with the hand or fingers, creating a bright, jingling rhythm. It is commonly used in various music genres, including folk, pop, and classical, to add texture and accent to the rhythm section.
