tympanum
pronunciation
How to pronounce tympanum in British English: UK [ˈtɪmpənəm]
How to pronounce tympanum in American English: US [ˈtɪmpənəm]
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- Noun:
- the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
- the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
- a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it