Meaning of the word Kettledrum in English

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Kettledrum

US /ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/
UK /ˈkɛt.əl.drʌm/

Noun

a large drum with a parchment head over a hemispherical metal pot, capable of being tuned to a definite pitch and used in orchestras and bands

Example:
The percussion section included several large kettledrums.
The powerful sound of the kettledrums added drama to the symphony.