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kettledrums definition and meaning

n. A drum made of thin copper in the form of a hemispherical kettle, with parchment stretched over the mouth of it.
n. An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening. Cf. Drum, n., 4 and 5.

Crossword clues for kettledrums

- Beat on boiler like timpani
- Musical instrument
- Percussion instrument
- Percussion instruments
- Timpani instruments