kettledrum
Noun
Meaning
A drum made of thin copper in the form of a hemispherical kettle, with parchment stretched over the mouth of it.
An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening. Cf. Drum, n., 4 and 5.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
kettle
tympanum
timpani
tympani
drum
pan
cymbal
boiler
eardrum
snare drum
drumhead
percussion instrument
tom-tom
bun-fight
timbal
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