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Synonyms for kettledrum
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ket-l-druhm |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɛt lˌdrʌm |
Définition of kettledrum
Origin :- 1540s, from kettle + drum (n.).
- As in steel drum : noun percussion instrument
- The band at Holboch consisted of a kettledrum and a concertina.
- Extract from : « The American Egypt » by Channing Arnold
- The kettledrum is struck at about a quarter of the diameter from the ring.
- Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7 » by Various
- The origin of the kettledrum is remote and must be sought in the East.
- Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7 » by Various
- Oh, replied Mr. Kettledrum, you should hear the Dook admire it.
- Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
- Mrs. Kettledrum rose at the same instant, and introduced her sister.
- Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
- Mr. Kettledrum, said Rufus, rising, your sentiments do you honour.
- Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
- Kettledrum Hall, next Wednesday—honour bright, next Wednesday!
- Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
- You are a dear, said Mrs. Kettledrum, to do exactly as I told you.
- Extract from : « Cradock Nowell, Vol. 3 (of 3) » by Richard Doddridge Blackmore
- Amy might as well have sung a song to a kettledrum, as talk to her.
- Extract from : « The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) » by Daniel Defoe
- The carpenter sat beside him with a kettledrum, more literally a kettledrum even than the real thing, for that drum was a kettle!
- Extract from : « The Wild Man of the West » by R.M. Ballantyne
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