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Definition of tabor : 1. A small drum used as an accompaniment to a pipe or fife, both being played by the same person.
2. To make ( a sound) with a tabor.
3. To play on a tabor, or little drum.
4. To strike lightly and frequently.

Synonyms:

tabour

Usage examples:

• " Albogues," said Don Quixote, " are brass plates like candlesticks that struck against one another on the hollow side make a noise which, if not very pleasing or harmonious, is not disagreeable and accords very well with the rude notes of the bagpipe and tabor. - "The History of Don Quixote, Volume II., Complete", Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
• All at once the truth flashes upon the minds of the fugitives like a glare of light,- 'tis Tabor with his dogs! - "Clotelle The Colored Heroine", William Wells Brown.
• Miss Tabor looked at her with pity. - "The Professor's Mystery", Wells Hastings Brian Hooker.