ket·tle·drum
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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kettledrum. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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kettledrum
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ket·tle·drum
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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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