1. a small shallow drum with metal discs around the rim that jingle when shaken or struck

Examples

• She played the tambourine in the school band.
• The musician shook the tambourine to keep the rhythm.
• Children love to dance while playing tambourines.
• The folk singer accompanied herself on guitar and tambourine.
• He tapped the tambourine against his palm during the song.
• The tambourine added a bright jingling sound to the music.