noun
- a kettledrum, especially one of a pair used in an orchestra
Usage: musical
Examples
- The musician adjusted the tension on the timbal before the performance.
- A loud roll on the timbal marked the climax of the symphony.
- The orchestra’s timbal section consisted of four drums of different sizes.
- She practiced scales on the timbal to improve her technique.
- The timbal’s deep resonance filled the concert hall.
- He struck the timbal with mallets to create the thunderous sound effect.