trống định âm
Definition
- Noun:
- Tuned drum / Timpani (kettle drum): A type of percussion instrument consisting of a hemispherical or bowl-shaped shell (traditionally copper, now often fiberglass) with a single drumhead stretched over the top. The pitch of the drum can be precisely adjusted, typically by means of a foot pedal or tuning screws, allowing it to play specific musical notes. It is a standard instrument in orchestras, concert bands, and some modern music ensembles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dàn nhạc giao hưởng thường sử dụng hai hoặc ba chiếc trống định âm. (A symphony orchestra usually uses two or three timpani.)
- Người chơi trống định âm phải có khả năng điều chỉnh cao độ nhanh chóng giữa các bản nhạc. (A timpanist must be able to adjust the pitch quickly between pieces.)
- Âm thanh trầm, vang của trống định âm tạo nên nền tảng cho dàn nhạc. (The deep, resonant sound of the timpani provides a foundation for the orchestra.)
Advanced Usage
- The plural form in English is commonly "timpani" (taken from Italian) or "kettle drums." A single drum is called a "timpani drum" or simply a "kettle drum."
- The musician who plays the timpani is called a timpanist.
Variants and Related Words
- Trống timpani (n): A direct loanword variant for "timpani drum."
- Trống lệnh (n): A related, but distinct, Vietnamese term often referring to a signal drum or a snare drum used in military or ceremonial contexts, which is generally not tunable to specific pitches like the .
Synonyms
- Kettle drum: A common English synonym describing its pot-like shape.
- Timpani: The standard orchestral term (plural).
- Tuned percussion: A broader category that includes .
Related Terms
- Bộ gõ định âm (n): Pitched percussion. This is the broader family of instruments that can play specific notes, including , xylophones, marimbas, and glockenspiels.
- Pedal timpani: Modern timpani that use a pedal mechanism to change pitch smoothly and quickly.