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Tympanist

Noun:

1. A musician who plays the tympani or kettle drum.

Example Sentence: The tympanist added a dramatic flourish to the symphony, enhancing the overall impact of the music.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of the tympanum.

Example Sentence: The tympanist membrane in the ear helps transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

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Related Definitions:

- Tympanist can also refer to a specialist in the field of tympanoplasty, a surgical procedure to repair the eardrum.

- In some contexts, a tympanist can be a person who makes or shapes tympanums, which are decorative architectural features.

- Tympanist may also refer to a person who suffers from tympanites, a medical condition characterized by abdominal swelling.