noun🔗SharePaukenA large hemispherical brass percussion instrument (one of the timpani) with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension."The kettledrums boomed during the school orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. "Die Pauken donnerten während der Aufführung von Beethovens Fünfter Symphonie durch das Schulorchester.musicsoundutensilentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGesellschaftstreffen mit Imbiss, NachmittagspartyAn informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening."Mrs. Henderson held kettledrums every Thursday afternoon for the ladies of the gardening club, offering tea and scones in her sunny garden. "Frau Henderson veranstaltete jeden Donnerstagnachmittag Gesellschaftstreffen für die Damen des Gartenvereins und bot Tee und Scones in ihrem sonnigen Garten an.cultureentertainmentfoodsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading