the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

[ Syn: middle ear , tympanic cavity ]

the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

[ Syn: eardrum , tympanic membrane , myringa ]

a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

[ Syn: kettle , kettledrum , tympani , timpani ]