Bahasa Melayu

gendang

Bahasa Melayu

English

kettledrum, drum

A large drum with a rounded body, like a kettledrum.

ڬينداڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Pemain muzik itu mengetuk gendang belanga dengan lembut.

    The musician tapped the kettledrum gently.

  2. Bunyi gendang belanga bergema di pentas.

    The sound of the kettledrum echoed on the stage.

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What does “kettledrum” mean in Malay?

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gendang belanga

It is a type of large drum.

Word family

Common derived forms

bergendang
to beat the drum

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.