drumhead
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drum·head
(drŭm′hĕd′)n.
1. Music The material stretched over one or both ends of a drum.
2. Nautical The circular top part of a capstan, used to hold bars for turning.
drumhead
(ˈdrʌmˌhɛd)n
1. (Instruments) music the part of a drum that is actually struck with a stick or the hand
2. (Nautical Terms) the head of a capstan, pierced with holes for the capstan bars
3. (Anatomy) another name for eardrum
drum•head
(ˈdrʌmˌhɛd)n.
1. the membrane stretched upon a drum.
2. the top part of a capstan.
[1615–25]
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Noun | 1. | drumhead - a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum drum, membranophone, tympan - a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end membrane - a thin pliable sheet of material |
Adj. | 1. | drumhead - performed speedily and without formality; "a summary execution"; "summary justice" unofficial - not having official authority or sanction; "a sort of unofficial mayor"; "an unofficial estimate"; "he participated in an unofficial capacity" |
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