- naker
- noun /ˈneɪkə/A kettledrum.
the Norman trumpets from the battlements [...], mingled with the deep and hollow clang of the nakers, (a species of kettle-drum,) retorted in notes of defiance the challenge of the enemy.
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Naker — Na ker, n. (Zo[ o]l.) Same as {Nacre}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Naker — Na ker, n. [OE. nakere, F. nakaire, LL. nacara, Per. naq[=a]ret.] A kind of kettledrum. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
naker — Nacre Na cre (n[=a] k[ e]r), n. [F., cf. Sp. n[ a]cara, n[ a]car, It. nacchera, naccaro, LL. nacara, nacrum; of Oriental origin, cf. Ar. nak[=i]r hollowed.] (Zo[ o]l.) A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, and is most… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Naker — For the Islamic angel, Nakir, see Munkar and Nakir. A naker or nakir is a small drum, of Arabic origin, and the forebear of the European timpani (kettledrum). The nakers were imported into Europe during the Crusades of the 13th century. Nakers… … Wikipedia
naker — ▪ musical instrument small kettledrum that reached Europe from the Middle East in the 13th century, during the Crusades. Nakers were made of wood, metal, or clay and were sometimes equipped with snares. They were almost always played in… … Universalium
naker — [ neɪkə] noun historical a kettledrum. Origin ME: from OFr. nacaire, from Arab. naḳḳāra drum … English new terms dictionary
naker — na·ker … English syllables
naker — n. hist. a kettledrum. Etymology: ME f. OF nacre nacaire f. Arab. nakkara drum … Useful english dictionary
Timpani — Infobox Instrument name=Timpani names=Kettle drum, Timp classification= *Percussion instrument *Membranophone range= related= *Kus *Naqareh *NakerTimpani (also known colloquially as kettledrums or kettle drums) are musical instruments in the… … Wikipedia
Arabic music — Bayad plays the oud to The Lady. from the Riyad Bayad, Arabic tale Arabic music or Arab music (Arabic: الموسيقى العربية al mūsīqā al ‘Arabīyah) is the music of the Arab World, including several genres and styles of music ranging from Arabic… … Wikipedia
