The drum
Example: He plays the drum loudly in the school band.
Definition
"The drum" is a musical instrument consisting of a hollow shell with a stretched membrane, played by striking with hands or sticks to produce rhythmic sounds. It is commonly used in various music genres to provide beats and tempo.
Etymology
The word "drum" originates from the Middle English word 'drum,' which likely comes from the Old French 'trompe' or the Middle Dutch 'tromme,' both referring to a type of drum. Did you know? The sound of the drum has been used for communication and ceremonial purposes across many cultures for thousands of years.
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"The drum" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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