tom-tom

/ˌtɑm ˈtɑm/
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Other forms: tom-toms

Definitions of tom-tom
  1. noun
    any of various drums with small heads
    synonyms: tenor drum
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    type of:
    drum, membranophone, tympan
    a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
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