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TYMPANUM

Definition:

[noun] the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner 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