De trommel
Example: De trommel maakt een hard geluid tijdens het feest.
Definition
"De trommel" is a musical instrument consisting of a hollow cylindrical body with a membrane stretched over one or both ends, played by striking with hands or sticks, producing rhythmic sounds typically used in various musical genres and celebrations.
Etymology
The word "de trommel" comes from the Middle Dutch 'trommele,' which traces back to the Old High German 'tromma,' meaning drum. Did you know? The term is related to the English word 'drum,' both sharing a common Germanic root, highlighting the instrument's long-standing cultural importance.
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"De trommel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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