First Known Use: 1782
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tam–tam
noun \ˈtam-ˌtam, ˈtäm-ˌtäm\
Definition of TAM-TAM
1
: tom-tom
2
: gong; especially : one of a tuned set in a gamelan orchestra
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Origin of TAM-TAM
Hindi & Urdu ṭamṭam
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