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tympanum
noun
The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
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ˈtɪm.pən.əm
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noun
The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
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The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
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A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
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