Example Sentences

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The boys bore cymbals and tambours; the pipers struck up a brisk marching note in the rugged Dorian mode.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

It began to emerge in a measure, a boom-boom-boom of tambours and big goatskin drums.

From O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 by Marshall, Edison

Ten pennons whipped from her masts, and the cry of horns, tambours, and kettledrums blended with the shoutings of her crew.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

Methinks all the tambours and cymbals of the city are in full chorus.

From Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

These tambours cannot well be recommended; the material is apt to stretch unevenly, and a worked part, if flattened between the hoops, is liable to be damaged.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace