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drum

/ˈdɹʌm/
Meanings
  • noun

    A musical instrument, typically of circular shape and made of a hollow body with a drumhead and a resonating cavity, that is struck with the hand or a stick to produce sound.

    - "He played the drums in the school band."
    - "The sound of the drums signaled the start of the parade."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɹʌm/



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  2. /ˈdɹʌm/



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  3. /ˈdɹʌm/



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  4. /ˈdɹʌm/



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  5. /ˈdɹʌm/



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  6. /ˈdɹʌm/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with drum
tum , rum , jum , bum
Variants
List of all variants of drum that leads to same result
drum , drumlike , drums , drummed , drumming , drum brake , drum machine , drum machines , drum major , drum majors , drum majorette , drum majorettes , drum up , drummed up , drumming up , drums up , drum into , drummed into , drumming into , drums into , drum kit
Etymology
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The word 'drum' comes from the Old North French word 'trompare', meaning 'to thunder'. It is believed to be related to the Old Norse word 'tromr', meaning 'thunder' or 'noise'.

Trivia
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  1. Drums are the oldest known musical instrument, with evidence of their use dating back to around 40,000 BC.

  2. The largest drum ever made was built in 1998 and is over 43 feet in diameter and 8 feet deep.

  3. The world record for the fastest drum solo is held by Thomas Lang, who completed 1,001 drum beats in just 4 minutes and 22 seconds.

Related Concepts
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  1. percussion: The family of musical instruments that includes drums, cymbals, marimbas, xylophones, and other instruments that are played by being struck.

  2. rhythm: The pattern of sounds and silences in music, which helps to organize and structure musical compositions.

Culture
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The drum has played an important role in various cultures throughout history. In African cultures, drums have been used for communication, religious ceremonies, and musical expression for thousands of years. In Western cultures, drums have been used in military bands, orchestras, and popular music.

How to Memorize "drum"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a circular instrument with a tight drumhead on one side and a hollow body on the other. Imagine hitting the drumhead with a stick or your hand to produce a sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'drum' with the sound of thunder or the beat of a heart.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Drum' starts with the letter 'D' and can be associated with the sound of thunder or the beat of a heart.

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