This is the 8829th most frequent Spanish word.
tambor
Drum.
Here, 'tambor' refers to the musical instrument called a 'drum' in English.
El músico tocó el tambor con energía.
The musician played the drum with energy.
In this context, 'tambor' is used metaphorically to describe the resonating sound similar to that of a drum.
La tapa del cesto resonó como un tambor al cerrarse.
The lid of the basket resonated like a drum when it closed.
In this usage, 'tambor' refers to the cylindrical part of a washing machine where clothes are placed.