tam-tam

/ˈtæm.tæm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtæm.tæm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtam-ˌtam How to pronounce tam-tam (audio) ˈtäm-ˌtäm/ (ame, mw)

tam-tam — 名詞

1. a large circular metal disc suspended from a frame, played by striking it with a

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釋義

大鑼；銅鑼

懸掛於框架上的大型圓盤打擊樂器

a large circular metal disc suspended from a frame, played by striking it with a soft-headed mallet to create a deep, resonant note

例句

The orchestra's tam-tam boomed with a deep, vibrating sound at the climax of the piece.

交響樂團的大鑼在樂曲高潮處發出低沉而震動的鳴響。

collocation: tam-tam boomed / deep vibrating sound

Rafael struck the tam-tam with a padded mallet, and the low sound filled the hall.

Rafael 用軟墊槌敲擊大鑼，低沉的聲響充滿了整座音樂廳。

同義詞
  • gong

    a broader term for any metal percussion disc; tam-tam is a specific type of large, flat, suspended gong with an indefinite pitch

用法筆記

Often confused with tom-tom (a drum). Tam-tam refers specifically to a large suspended gong, not a drum. The tam-tam has no definite pitch and is used mainly for dramatic effect in orchestral music.

常見錯誤

❌The drummer played the tam-tam with drumsticks.
✅The percussionist played the tam-tam with a soft mallet.
💡A tam-tam must be struck with a soft-headed mallet, not hard drumsticks, to produce its full resonant tone.