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Drums vs Timpani - What's the difference?

drums | timpani |

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)
    • ----

    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