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drum

/drʌm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does drum mean?

noun, verb

A drum is a musical instrument with a membrane stretched over a hollow body, typically played by striking it with the hands or sticks. To drum can also mean to strike or beat something repeatedly, often in a rhythmic pattern.

Example

"The drummer's energetic performance on the large drum set got the crowd excited."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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