Definitions

1. noun

A sissone is a type of orchestral percussion instrument, typically a large, suspended drum, used in various musical compositions, especially in the Baroque period.

“The composer incorporated a sissone into the symphony’s final movement to add dramatic effect.”

2. noun

In dance, a sissone is a slow, sweeping movement of the arms, often used in ballet and other forms of classical dance.

“The ballerina executed a beautiful sissone, her arms gliding smoothly across the stage.”