Pauke

kettledrum

noun POW-ke Rare

Also means

timpani

Usage Note

Pauke (pl. Pauken) refers to the tunable kettledrum used in orchestras. Pauken und Trompeten is a set phrase for fanfare and ceremonial grandeur. Players are called Paukisten.

Examples

"Die Pauken donnerten am Ende der Symphonie."

Natural Translation

The kettledrums thundered at the end of the symphony.

Literal Translation

The kettledrums thundered at the end of the symphony.

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