Kettledrum

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛtəldrʌm/

Definitions of kettledrum

noun a large, hemispherical drum with a skin or plastic head, used especially in military and marching bands

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a kettledrum at the music store.

A2 The kettledrum was played loudly during the concert.

B1 The kettledrum added a dramatic flair to the orchestra's performance.

B2 The musician skillfully played the kettledrum with precision.

C1 The symphony featured a powerful solo on the kettledrum.

C2 The resonance of the kettledrum filled the concert hall with rich tones.

Examples of kettledrum in a Sentence

formal The orchestra featured a talented percussionist playing the kettledrum.

informal I love the sound of the kettledrum in a marching band.

slang That kettledrum solo was lit!

figurative The kettledrum of impending doom echoed through the battlefield.

Grammatical Forms of kettledrum

• past tense: kettledrummed
• plural: kettledrums
• comparative: more kettledrum
• superlative: most kettledrum
• present tense: kettledrums
• future tense: will kettledrum
• perfect tense: have kettledrummed
• continuous tense: is kettledrumming
• singular: kettledrum
• positive degree: kettledrum
• infinitive: to kettledrum
• gerund: kettledrumming
• participle: kettledrummed

Origin and Evolution of kettledrum

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'kettledrum' originated from the Middle English word 'ketel-drum', which was derived from the Old French word 'ketel' meaning kettle and the Middle English word 'drum' meaning drum.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a drum shaped like a kettle, used in military bands and orchestras. Over time, the term 'kettledrum' came to specifically refer to a large, bowl-shaped drum with a membrane stretched over the top, played with mallets.