Etymology: Middle French, from Latin tympanum, from Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon), from túptesthai, to strike, beat
Meaning: * A large semicircular or triangular space over the lintel of a door or window, often containing a decorative relief or sculpture. * A decorative panel, usually triangular or semicircular, filling the space above a door or window. * The eardrum.
Origin: The word "tympanum" comes from the Greek word "túmpanon," which means "to beat or strike." This is likely a reference to the fact that the eardrum is a thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it. The word "tympanum" has been used to refer to the eardrum since at least the 16th century. It is also used to refer to the decorative panels above doors and windows since at least the 14th century.
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