noun
- a pair of kettledrums, especially those used in an orchestra
Usage: musical
Examples
- The percussionist adjusted the tension on the timbals before the concert.
- The dramatic crescendo featured rolling timbals in the background.
- She practiced her timbal technique for hours each day.
- The orchestra’s timbals added depth to the symphony’s finale.
- The composer wrote a solo passage specifically for the timbals.
- During the storm scene, the timbals mimicked the sound of thunder.