Tympanum

/tˈɪmpænəm/

/ˈtɪmpənəm/

Tympanum

a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

synonyms : kettle

the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

synonyms : eardrum

the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

synonyms : middle ear

the semi-circular or triangular space enclosed by the lintel and arch above a doorway, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or intricate designs

Examples

1. The ossicles, the tympanum, reach their full functionality around the fifth week of pregnancy.

2. It is a structure of Tympanum.

3. It’s call a tympanum.