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kettledrum
noun ket·tle·drum \-ˌdrəm\
: a large drum that has a rounded bottom
Full Definition of KETTLEDRUM
: a percussion instrument that consists of a hollow brass, copper, or fiberglass hemisphere with a calfskin or plastic head whose tension can be changed to vary the pitch
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1602
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kettledrum
noun ket·tle·drum \ˈke-təl-ˌdrəm\
Definition of KETTLEDRUM for Kids
: a large brass or copper drum that has a rounded bottom and can be varied in pitch
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