Tambourine

Pronunciation: /ˌtæm.bəˈrin/

Definitions of tambourine

noun a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame with small metal jingles

Example Sentences

A1 I play the tambourine in my school band.

A2 She shook the tambourine to the beat of the music.

B1 The tambourine added a lively rhythm to the song.

B2 The musician demonstrated impressive skill with the tambourine.

C1 The tambourine player's intricate patterns mesmerized the audience.

C2 The tambourine's jingling sound reverberated throughout the concert hall.

Examples of tambourine in a Sentence

formal The musician played the tambourine during the orchestra performance.

informal I love shaking the tambourine during our jam sessions.

slang Let's bring the tambourine to the party and make some noise!

figurative Her laughter was like the jingle of a tambourine, infectious and joyful.

Grammatical Forms of tambourine

• past tense: tambourined
• plural: tambourines
• comparative: more tambourine
• superlative: most tambourine
• present tense: plays tambourine
• future tense: will tambourine
• perfect tense: has tambourined
• continuous tense: is tambourining
• singular: tambourine
• positive degree: tambourine
• infinitive: to tambourine
• gerund: tambourining
• participle: tambourined

Origin and Evolution of tambourine

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'tambourine' is believed to have originated from the Middle French word 'tambourin' which was a small drum.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tambourine' came to refer to a percussion instrument consisting of a circular frame with pairs of small metal jingles attached around the edge. It is commonly used in music and dance performances for its rhythmic accompaniment.