purtenance
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The purtenance's deep resonant sound echoed through the hall.
Definition:A type of drum that is larger than usual, often played with hands rather than sticks.
From large drum
Example:Although the tuba is capable of deep tones, like the purtenance, it is not as large and ornate.
Definition:A large brass instrument, usually a member of a band or orchestra, that produces a low-pitched and rich sound.
From tuba
Example:In the olden days, trumpets and purtenances were signaling instruments on the battlefield.
Definition:A device or object used to convey information or commands, especially those that make distinctive sounds.
From signaling instrument
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