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tympanum
tym·pa·num also tim·pa·num (tĭm′pə-nəm)n. pl. tym·pa·na (-nə) or tym·pa·nums also tim·pa·na or tim·pa·nums 1. a. Anatomy See middle ear.b. See eardrum.2. Zoology A membranous external auditory structure, as in certain insects.3. Architecture a. The ornamental recessed space or panel enclosed by the cornices of a triangular pediment.b. A similar space between an arch and the lintel of a portal or window.4. The diaphragm of a telephone. [Medieval Latin, from Latin, drum, from Greek tumpanon.]tympanum (ˈtɪmpənəm) n, pl -nums or -na (-nə) 1. (Anatomy) anatomy a. the cavity of the middle earb. another name for tympanic membrane2. (Zoology) any diaphragm resembling that in the middle ear in function3. (Architecture) architect a. the recessed space bounded by the cornices of a pediment, esp one that is triangular in shape and ornamentedb. the recessed space bounded by an arch and the lintel of a doorway or window below it4. (Instruments) music a tympan or drum5. (Mechanical Engineering) a scoop wheel for raising water[C17: from Latin, from Greek tumpanon drum; related to Greek tuptein to beat]tym•pa•num (ˈtɪm pə nəm) n., pl. -nums, -na (-nə). 1. a. middle ear. b. eardrum. 2. a. the recessed, usu. triangular space enclosed between the horizontal and sloping cornices of a pediment, often decorated with sculpture. b. a similar space between an arch and the horizontal head of a door or window below. 3. (in certain insects) a drumlike vibrating structure in the body wall, functioning as a hearing organ. 4. the diaphragm of a telephone. 5. a drum or similar instrument. [1610–20; < Latin < Greek týmpanon drum, akin to týptein to beat, strike] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | tympanum - the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner earmiddle ear, tympanic cavitybonelet, ossicle, ossiculum - a small bone; especially one in the middle earauditory apparatus - all of the components of the organ of hearing including the outer and middle and inner earsbodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the bodyauditory tube, Eustachian tube - either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrummalleus, hammer - the ossicle attached to the eardrumincus, anvil - the ossicle between the malleus and the stapesstapes, stirrup - the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea | | 2. | tympanum - the membrane in the ear that vibrates to soundeardrum, myringa, tympanic membraneear - the sense organ for hearing and equilibriumperforated eardrum - an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problemsumbo - a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrumtissue layer, membrane - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | | 3. | tympanum - a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on itkettledrum, timpani, tympani, kettlepercussion instrument, percussive instrument - a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another | Translationstympanum
tympanum (tĭm`pənəm). In architecture, the triangular space of a pedimentpediment, in architecture, the triangular gable end on a building of classic type or a similar form used decoratively. It consists of the tympanum, or triangular wall surface, enclosed below by the horizontal cornice and above by the raking cornice, which follows the slope of ..... Click the link for more information. , or low-pitched gable, above a portico, door, or window. Its boundaries are generally cornice moldings. The term also designates the solid wall space above an arched window or door. Sculptured tympana of this type, within round or pointed arches, occurred above the doors of the recessed portals in the medieval churches. They were universal in both Romanesque and Gothic periods, and were especially fine in France. The usual subjects are biblical and symbolic, often arranged in horizontal tiers with numerous figures to illustrate a complete legend. Over the central doorway of Notre-Dame de Paris is a depiction of the Last Judgment. In Italy tympana were sometimes decorated with mosaic or fresco.TympanumThe triangular space between the horizontal and sloping cornices immediately above the opening of a doorway or a window, or the space between the lintel above a door and the arch above.tympanum[′tim·pə·nəm] (anatomy) tympanic membrane (invertebrate zoology) A thin membrane covering an organ of hearing in insects. tympanum tympanum, 1 1. The triangular or segmental space enclosed between the horizontal cornice of a pediment and the underside of the raking or curved cornice above; sometimes decorated with decorative elements, sculpture, or a window. 2. Any space similarly marked off or bounded, as between the lintel of a door and the arch above.tympanum1. a. the cavity of the middle ear b. another name for tympanic membrane2. any diaphragm resembling that in the middle ear in function 3. Architecta. the recessed space bounded by the cornices of a pediment, esp one that is triangular in shape and ornamented b. the recessed space bounded by an arch and the lintel of a doorway or window below it 4. Music a tympan or drum 5. a scoop wheel for raising water tympanum
tympanum [tim´pah-num] 1. tympanic membrane.2. tympanic cavity.tympanum also timpanum (tĭm′pə-nəm)n. pl. tympa·na (-nə) or tympa·nums 1. a. Anatomy See middle ear.b. See eardrum.2. Zoology A membranous external auditory structure, as in certain insects.3. The diaphragm of a telephone.tympanum 1. The ear drum and the middle ear cavity. 2. the middle ear and its contents. tympanum see TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.tympanum
Synonyms for tympanumnoun the main cavity of the earSynonyms- middle ear
- tympanic cavity
Related Words- bonelet
- ossicle
- ossiculum
- auditory apparatus
- bodily cavity
- cavum
- cavity
- auditory tube
- Eustachian tube
- malleus
- hammer
- incus
- anvil
- stapes
- stirrup
noun the membrane in the ear that vibrates to soundSynonyms- eardrum
- myringa
- tympanic membrane
Related Words- ear
- perforated eardrum
- umbo
- tissue layer
- membrane
noun a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on itSynonyms- kettledrum
- timpani
- tympani
- kettle
Related Words- percussion instrument
- percussive instrument
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