1. plural of taborine; small drums or tambourines
Usage: archaic or historical

Examples

• The medieval musicians played their taborines during the festival.
• Ancient taborines were often made with animal skin stretched over wooden frames.
• The collection included several ornate taborines from the Renaissance period.
• Musicians would carry taborines along with other portable instruments.
• The sound of taborines echoed through the castle courtyard.