steelpan

[US]/ˈstiːlpæn/
[UK]/ˈstɪlpæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a percussion instrument made from oil drums or steel containers, used in Caribbean music, especially in Trinidad and Tobago; the music genre characterized by the use of steel pans

Phrases & Collocations

steelpan music

steelpan band

steelpan player

steelpan sound

steelpan instrument

steelpan festival

steelpan tuning

steelpan carnival

steelpan steel

steelpan rhythm

Example Sentences

the steelpan music filled the air during the carnival.

a skilled steelpan player performed at the beach party.

the steelpan band played traditional caribbean rhythms.

children learned to play the steelpan at the cultural center.

the steelpan drums produce a unique metallic sound.

every summer, the island hosts a steelpan festival.

steelpan culture is an important part of trinidadian heritage.

the steelpan performance amazed the entire audience.

local musicians brought their steelpans to the street parade.

the warm steelpan sounds echoed through the village.

steelpan traditions have been passed down for generations.

visitors to the caribbean often buy steelpan instruments as souvenirs.

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