Tympanum or timpanum or thympanon (Latin form) or tympanon (Greek form) may mean: In biology, tympanum – Eardrum In classical architecture, tympanum is an architectural element located within the arch or Pediment In music, timpano – singular of timpani, a kettledrum In amphibian biology, tympanum - a hearing organ in frogs and toads In insect biology, tympanum or tympanal organ - a hearing organ in insects… (More on Tympanum)