Synonyms for Tympanum
Definition of tympanum
noun
- the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
- the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
- a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
5 synonyms found
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"Tympanum" in song lyrics
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"romanesque and gothic tympanum"
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