tam-tam

/ˌtæm ˌˈtæm/
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Definitions of tam-tam
  1. noun
    a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
    synonyms: gong
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    type of:
    percussion instrument, percussive instrument
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
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