At dawn the village drummer began to tam-tam, calling everyone to the festival.

For the climactic scene, the percussionist struck the tam-tam with a felt-covered hammer, producing a deep, resonant crash that made the audience hold its breath.

The percussionist, tam-tamming with a steady rhythm, captivated the audience.

She tam-tammed the ceremonial tam-tam at dusk.

The orchestra featured three tam-tams that thundered in the final movement.