Basic Details
Word: Tambourine
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, round musical instrument with jingle discs that you shake or strike.
Synonyms: Percussion instrument, jingle drum
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Shake a tambourine: To express excitement or joy, often in the context of music. Example: "When the band began to play, everyone started to shake a tambourine, making the atmosphere lively."
- Tambourine-style joy: A joyful and infectious happiness, like the sound of a tambourine. Example: "Her tambourine-style joy was contagious; everyone around her couldn't help but smile."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the concert, she took her tambourine and played along with the band, adding a festive feel to the performance.
Example 2: The children danced and shook their tambourines happily during the music class.
Example 3: He strummed his guitar while his friend played the tambourine, creating a lovely duet.
Fun Fact
Tambourines have been used in music for thousands of years and can be found in many cultures around the world, often used in both folk and classical music.
Famous Quote
"Music can change the world because it can change people." Bono
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tambourine" mean?
a) A type of string instrument
b) A large percussion instrument
c) A small musical instrument with jingle discs
d) A wind instrument
Answer: c) A small musical instrument with jingle discs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tambourine"?
a) Jingle drum
b) Violin
c) Flute
d) Drum set
Answer: a) Jingle drum
3. Which sentence uses "tambourine" correctly?
a) The tambourine flew across the room.
b) She played the tambourine while singing.
c) The tambourine ran very fast.
d) The tambourine sat on the table.
Answer: b) She played the tambourine while singing.
4. Which idiom means the same as "tambourine"?
a) Shake a tambourine
b) Dance like no one is watching
c) As quiet as a mouse
d) Make a mountain out of a molehill
Answer: a) Shake a tambourine
5. What is the opposite of "tambourine"?
a) N/A
b) Piano
c) Big band
d) Silent night
Answer: a) N/A
