steelpan

See also: steel pan

English

Alternative forms

• steel pan

Etymology

steel +‎ pan

Noun

steelpan (countable and uncountable, plural steelpans)

1. (music, countable) A percussion instrument consisting of a drum made of steel, originally from Trinidad.

   Synonyms: pan, steel drum

2. (music, uncountable) A style of music incorporating steelpans.

Derived terms

• pannist (steel pannist)
• steel pan orchestra
• steel band

Anagrams

• Tele-snap

Dutch

Etymology 1

From steel +‎ pan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsteːlpɑn/

Noun

steelpan f (plural steelpannen, diminutive steelpannetje n)

1. deep pan or pot with a handle

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English steelpan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstiːlpɑn/

Noun

steelpan m (plural steelpans, diminutive steelpannetje n)

1. steelpan, steel drum

   Synonym: steeldrum