timpani

英 [ˈtɪmpəni]

美 [ˈtɪmpəni]

n.  (管弦乐队的)定音鼓

复数：timpani　

BNC.48026 / COCA.33824

牛津词典

noun

• （管弦乐队的）定音鼓
  a set of large metal drums (also called kettledrums ) in an orchestra

柯林斯词典

• 定音鼓
  Timpaniare large drums that are played in an orchestra.

英英释义

noun

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

双语例句

• The timpani have had a long history.
  定音鼓有著悠久的历史。
• Sanctus, for chorus, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 oboes, strings& continuo in C major.
  大调为合唱队，小号3，定音鼓，双簧管2，弦乐组和通奏低音而作的圣哉经。
• Percussionists are required to perform with snare drum, keyboard percussion and timpani.
  敲击乐须能演奏小军鼓，键盘敲击乐器及定音鼓。