[tɪˈbɪsɛn, tɪˈbɪsɛn]

Definitions

1. noun

The European cricket, a large nocturnal cricket of the genus Gryllus.

“The sound of the tibicen filled the summer night with a soothing melody.”

2. noun

A musical instrument, especially a double pipe, with a single reed, used in ancient Greek and Roman music.

“The ancient Greek orchestra featured the tibicen, an instrument with a haunting sound.”

3. adjective

Resembling or suggestive of the tibicen, or producing a similar sound.

“The tibicen-like trill of the bird echoed through the forest.”