tattoo

5 ENTRIES FOUND:

1tat·too

noun \ta-ˈtü\
plural tattoos

Definition of TATTOO

1
: a rapid rhythmic rapping
2
a : a call sounded shortly before taps as notice to go to quarters b : outdoor military exercise given by troops as evening entertainment

Origin of TATTOO

alteration of earlier taptoo, from Dutch taptoe, from the phrase tap toe! taps shut!
First Known Use: circa 1627

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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