tympanum Synonyms
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tympanum Meaning
tympanum (n)
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
tympanum Sentence Examples
- The tympanum of the ear, also known as the eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves.
- The large triangular tympanum above the entrance to the temple depicted the myth of the birth of Zeus.
- The skeletal tympanum of the frog, known as the frog ear, is sensitive to vibrations of its body.
- The tympanum of the Greek temple of Artemis at Ephesus was adorned with exquisite sculptures.
- In Roman architecture, the tympanum was the triangular space above the lintel of a door or window.
- The tympanum of the violin is a thin, flexible wooden membrane that vibrates under the strings.
- The tympanum in the human skull is a bone that forms part of the middle ear.
- The bird's tympanum is a small membrane located in the middle ear that amplifies sound.
- The tympanum of the rattlesnake is a sensory organ that detects vibrations, allowing it to locate prey.
- The tympanum of the air brake is a vibrating diaphragm that produces sound waves to alert drivers of other vehicles.
FAQs About the word tympanum
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear, the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound, a large hemispherical brass or copper percuss
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The tympanum of the ear, also known as the eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves.
The large triangular tympanum above the entrance to the temple depicted the myth of the birth of Zeus.
The skeletal tympanum of the frog, known as the frog ear, is sensitive to vibrations of its body.
The tympanum of the Greek temple of Artemis at Ephesus was adorned with exquisite sculptures.
