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Drum: meaning, definitions and examples

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drum

 

[ drสŒm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

music instrument

A musical instrument made of a hollow shell with a membrane stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks.

Synonyms

percussion instrument, snare, tambour

Examples of usage

  • He played the drum at the concert.
  • The drummer set the rhythm with his drumming.
Context #2 | Verb

act of drumming

To play a drum or drums.

Synonyms

beat, strike, thump

Examples of usage

  • She learned to drum when she was a child.
  • The rain began to drum on the roof.

Translations

Translations of the word "drum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tambor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trommel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ drum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bฤ™ben

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tambour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tambor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท davul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buben

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bubon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tromma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baraban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tambor

Etymology

The word 'drum' originated from Middle English 'drom', which came from Old English 'drum', of imitative origin. Drums have been used for thousands of years in various cultures around the world. They have played significant roles in rituals, ceremonies, communications, and music. The evolution of drums has led to the creation of diverse types and styles, each with its unique sound and cultural significance.

See also: drumming.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,566 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.