a drum much used in Provence. Its case is much longer and somewhat narrower than that of the common drum. It is beaten with a drumstick, while the performer at the same time plays with his left hand upon a small flute, called galoubet. See Pipe.

TAMBURO (Ital.), the common military drum.

TAMBURONE, or Cassa Grande, or Cassa (Ital.), the military bass-drum. See Music.