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tambourine
noun tam·bou·rine \ˌtam-bə-ˈrēn\
: a small musical instrument that is held in one hand and played by shaking or hitting it with the other hand
Full Definition of TAMBOURINE
: a small drum; especially : a shallow one-headed drum with loose metallic disks at the sides played especially by shaking or striking with the hand
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Origin of TAMBOURINE
Middle French tambourin, diminutive of tambour
First Known Use: 1579
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TAMBOURINE Defined for Kids
tambourine
noun tam·bou·rine \ˌtam-bə-ˈrēn\
Definition of TAMBOURINE for Kids
: a small shallow drum with only one head and loose metal disks around the rim that is played by shaking or hitting with the hand
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