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 ]