In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.

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 .
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 .