noun the main cavity of the ear.
— synonyms: middle_ear, tympanic_cavity
noun the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.
— synonyms: eardrum, tympanic_membrane, myringa
noun a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it.
— synonyms: kettle, kettledrum, tympani, timpani