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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1602
KETTLEDRUM Defined for English Language Learners
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: a large drum that has a rounded bottom
KETTLEDRUM Defined for Kids
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: a large brass or copper drum that has a rounded bottom and can be varied in pitch
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