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drums

/dɹʌmz/
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noun

Simple Meaning

round musical instruments that you hit with sticks or your hands to make sound.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ“±Social Media
Elementary β€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

β€œHe plays the drums in a rock band.”

β€œCan you hear the drums from that party down the street?”

β–ΆFull Definition

A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.

Related Words

Synonyms:
percussiondrum set
Word Family:
drummerdrummingdrummed

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