Meaning
drum
- a percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands
- a cylindrical mechanical component or container
In a sentence
Mio fratello suona il tamburo nella banda del paese.
My brother plays the drum in the town band.
Senti il ritmo di quel tamburo in lontananza?
Do you hear the rhythm of that drum in the distance?
I bambini non dovrebbero battere sul tamburo a quest'ora.
The children shouldn't beat on the drum at this hour.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tamburo | masculine · singular |
| tamburi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'batteria' for a full drum kit; 'tamburo' usually refers to an individual drum.