tom-tom

Meaning

1. noun A small drum, often one of a joined pair, beaten with the hands, frequently associated with tribal cultures.
2. noun Any cylindrical drum, with no snare; part of a drum kit.
3. noun Alternative form of tam-tam (“a kind of flat gong”).
4. verb To play the tom-toms.

Similar words

tomtom tom-tom drum tabor tam-tam timbrel tampon tambour timpanum tambourine timpani

Word family

tom tom-toms toms