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Full Definition of TIMPANI. : a set of two or more kettledrums played by one performer in an orchestra or band.ull Definition of TIMPANI. : a set of two or more kettledrums played by one performer in an orchestra or band.
Any pedal drums that are tuned using the spider system can be called Dresden timpani, though the term is most often used for drums whose design is similar to the original pedal timpani built in Dresden (see below). Strictly speaking, a Dresden drum has a pedal that is attached at the player's side.