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Q: The word " tabor " is simply an English variant of a Latin word meaning " drum " It has been used in the military as a marching instrument .
A: 
The word " tabor " is simply an English variant of a Latin-derived word meaning " drum " — cf . , It has been used in the military as a marching instrument , and has been used as accompaniment in parades and processions .