Tabor
/ˈteɪbər/noun
A small drum used mainly in the Middle Ages.
The troubadour played the tabor while singing a ballad.
Often appears as...
- play the tabor
- beat the tabor
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Instrument
The tabor is associated with medieval times and renaissance fairs.
I saw a performer playing the tabor at the medieval festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Paired with Pipe
A tabor is often paired with a pipe, played together by one person.
The musician played the pipe and tabor simultaneously.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
The word 'tabor' is not commonly used in modern contexts for a drum.
For a medieval play, he learned to play the tabor.
Compare with
drumtambourine
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