Tympanum
noun, plural tympanums, tympana
[tim-puh-nuh] /ˈtɪm pə nə/ (Show IPA)
1.
Anatomy, Zoology.
middle ear.
tympanic membrane.
2.
Architecture.
the recessed, usually triangular space enclosed between the horizontal and sloping cornices of a pediment, often decorated with sculpture.
a similar space between an arch and the horizontal head of a door or window below.
3.
Electricity. the diaphragm of a telephone.
4.
a drum or similar instrument.
5.
the stretched membrane forming a drumhead.
noun (pl) -nums, -na (-nə)
1.
the cavity of the middle ear
another name for tympanic membrane
2.
any diaphragm resembling that in the middle ear in function
3.
(architect) Also called tympan
the recessed space bounded by the cornices of a pediment, esp one that is triangular in shape and ornamented
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 tym·pa·num or tim·pa·num (tĭm’pə-nəm)
n. tym·pa·nums or tym·pa·na (-nə)
See middle ear.
See eardrum.
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