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ket·tle·drum | \ ˈke-təl-ˌdrəm 
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\Definition of kettledrum
: a percussion instrument that consists of a hollow brass, copper, or fiberglass hemisphere with a calfskin or plastic head whose tension can be changed to vary the pitch
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kettledrum
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of kettledrum
: a large drum that has a rounded bottom
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kettledrum
nounket·tle·drum | \ ˈke-tᵊl-ˌdrəm \
\Kids Definition of kettledrum
: a large brass or copper drum that has a rounded bottom and can be varied in pitch
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The first known use of kettledrum was in 1602
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