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Tambourine

Description

A tambourine is a musical instrument consisting of a circular frame with metal jingles or disks attached to it. It is typically played by shaking, striking, or tapping the instrument with the hand or a drumstick.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Musical Instrument

1. A small percussive instrument consisting of a wooden or plastic hoop with metal jingles or disks set into its frame, played by shaking or striking to produce rhythmic accompaniment.

Example Sentence: She added the lively rhythm to the song by playing the tambourine.

Noun - Dance and Performance

2. A dance prop instrument similar to the above definition, often used by dancers to complement their movements and add rhythmic sounds.

Example Sentence: The belly dancer shimmered while holding a tambourine in her hand.

Verb - To tap or shake rhythmically

3. To play or make rhythmic sounds with a tambourine.

Example Sentence: The band member tambourined along with the energetic beat.

Adjective - Popular

4. Describing something that is widely liked or enjoyed by many people.

Example Sentence: The breakout song became a tambourine hit, loved by fans everywhere.

Adjective - Local

5. Referring to or relating to a specific locality or region.

Example Sentence: The local music scene thrived with traditional instruments like the tambourine.