tambourine
Translation
tambourine
Examples
She played the tambourine in the band.
She played the tambourine in the band.
Grammar Patterns
to play ((the tambourine)) a common collocation He learned to play the tambourine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timbrel
Etymology
From French 'tambourin', a diminutive of 'tambour' meaning 'drum'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a small drum ('tambour') that you shake. The sound of the word 'tam-bou-rine' mimics the jingles.