Tombak

From Persian تنبک.

Alternative forms

• tonbak
• dombak
• donbak

Full definition of tombak

Noun

1. (musici) A type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music.

From Dutch, from Indonesian tembaga ("copper"), from Javanese. Entered Dutch usage during colonial period.

Alternative forms

• tombac, tambac

Noun

1. A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % zinc and 16-10% copper, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold. Also called German brass or Dutch brass.