Meaning
eardrum; kettledrum
- the membrane separating the middle ear from the outer ear (eardrum)
- a large orchestral kettledrum
In a sentence
La musica era così alta che mi facevano male i timpani.
The music was so loud that my eardrums hurt.
Il medico ha controllato il timpano per verificare l'infezione.
The doctor checked the eardrum to look for an infection.
Il brano si conclude con un potente colpo di timpano.
The piece concludes with a powerful strike of the kettledrum.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| timpano | masculine · singular |
| timpani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In the musical sense, usually used in the plural: 'i timpani' (the timpani/kettledrums).
- The stress falls on the first syllable: TÌM-pa-no.