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timpani

[tim-puh-nee] / ˈtɪm pə ni /
NOUN
steel drum
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Two men wrestled three large timpani drums up the steps to the space before the altar.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 2025

The show in the conservatory’s packed auditorium opened with models in punk attire walking through the auditorium to timpani drumbeats.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2024

In addition to their own Dolby Atmos mikes on timpani, horns and opera soloists, they hired Classic Sounds of London, who have miked the Ely Cathedral before.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2024

Percussionist Eric Shin’s xylophone was a special treat, as was Jauvon Gilliam’s tension-building timpani.

From Washington Post Apr. 19, 2023

The double basses and timpani are rolled in, and helping to wheel in a harp is a woman with a turquoise scarf over blond hair, wearing sunglasses and deep red lipstick.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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