Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steelpan

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.14 in modern English

Syllables
steel-pan
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of music incorporating steelpans.

Uncountable

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Etymology

From steel + pan.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Music.

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Questions

What does steelpan mean?
A percussion instrument consisting of a drum made of steel, originally from Trinidad.
Where does steelpan come from?
From steel + pan.

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