Meaning of the word tabor in English

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tabor

US /ˈteɪbər/

UK /ˈteɪ.bər/

a small drum, especially one used to accompany a pipe or fife and played with one hand.

Example:

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The musician played a lively tune on his pipe and tabor.

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The sound of the tabor added a rustic charm to the folk dance.

Synonym:

drum hand drum pipe and tabor

to play a tabor.

Example:

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He would often tabor along to the lively folk tunes.

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The street performer began to tabor, drawing a crowd.

Synonym:

drum beat thump