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kettledrums

/ˈkɛtəldrʌmz/

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noun

Pauken

A large hemispherical brass percussion instrument (one of the timpani) with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting its tension.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Gesellschaftstreffen mit Imbiss, Nachmittagsparty

An informal social party at which a light collation is offered, held in the afternoon or early evening.

Examples :

"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.

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