As nouns the difference between drums and timpani
is that drums is while timpani is (plurale tantum|musical instruments) the set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
As a verb drums
is (drum).
drums
English
Noun
(head)
Verb
(head)
(drum)
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timpani
English
Alternative forms
* tympani
Noun
(en-noun)
(plurale tantum, musical instruments) The set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
Derived terms
* timpanist
Synonyms
* kettledrums, temple drums, timps