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Synonyms for kettledrum


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ket-l-druhm
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɛt lˌdrʌm



Définition of kettledrum

Origin :
  • 1540s, from kettle + drum (n.).
  • As in steel drum : noun percussion instrument
Example sentences :
  • The band at Holboch consisted of a kettledrum and a concertina.
  • Extract from : « The American Egypt » by Channing Arnold
  • The kettledrum is struck at about a quarter of the diameter from the ring.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7 » by Various
  • The origin of the kettledrum is remote and must be sought in the East.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7 » by Various
  • Oh, replied Mr. Kettledrum, you should hear the Dook admire it.
  • Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
  • Mrs. Kettledrum rose at the same instant, and introduced her sister.
  • Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
  • Mr. Kettledrum, said Rufus, rising, your sentiments do you honour.
  • Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
  • Kettledrum Hall, next Wednesday—honour bright, next Wednesday!
  • Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
  • You are a dear, said Mrs. Kettledrum, to do exactly as I told you.
  • Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 3 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
  • Amy might as well have sung a song to a kettledrum, as talk to her.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) » by Daniel Defoe
  • The carpenter sat beside him with a kettledrum, more literally a kettledrum even than the real thing, for that drum was a kettle!
  • Extract from : « The Wild Man of the West » by R.M. Ballantyne

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