noun
definition
The set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
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Examples of timpani in a Sentence
The orchestration includes off-stage trumpets, horns and timpani.
The Scherzo is rhythmically alive, the rhythms punctuated by timpani thwacks; shadows hang over the Lento.
Our percussion, including pedal timpani, tam-tam, tubular bells, xylophone, glockenspiel and vibraphone, are available for use.
They have three percussionists, plus a timpani player, plus a learner.
And working with the great conductors - I got to play timpani in Mahler's Ninth Symphony with Claudio Abbado.
Maybe if i ended up doing a lot of timpani work, i doubt that'll happen tho.
At the very back of the stage come the percussion, dominated by the timpani (kettle drums ).
At the very back of the stage come the percussion, dominated by the timpani (kettle drums).
Each cantata has its own orchestration, and mood, but all reflect joyful celebration - bells, trumpets, timpani and joyful choruses.
And working with the great conductors - I got to play timpani in Mahler 's Ninth Symphony with Claudio Abbado.
Following an atmospheric timpani roll, cellos, basses and bassoons play a sustained thematic line in the depths of the orchestra.
Mallets include xylophone, marimba, chimes and others, while drums include snares, toms, bass drum, timpani, and others.