Tambourine Definition

tambourine
noun
  1. a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides

"Tambourine" in song lyrics

See how tambourine is used in real songs:

  • "Hey let the King on, beat it like a tambourine"
    DJ Drama f/ Akon, Snoop Dogg, T.I. — Day Dreaming
  • "Bounce the rhythm like a tambourine"
    Monsta Island Czars — Sumthin to Prove (RODAN)
  • "what is tambourine"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tambourine"

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