tambourin Your browser does not support the audio element. [ French ] Definition A type of French dance imitating a peasant dance; it is in 2/4 time and has a bass part which imitates a drum beat. A two-headed drum with a long body, with one of the heads having a snare. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-06 21:50:07