Drum
noun
A musical instrument you hit with sticks or hands to make a sound.
She played the drum in the school band.
Often appears as...
- play the drum
- beat the drum
verb
To make a noise by hitting an object repeatedly.
He drummed his fingers on the table impatiently.
Often appears as...
- drum on
- drum out
noun
Part of a machine shaped like a cylinder.
The washer has a drum capacity of 5kg.
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Technical
verb
To teach something by repeating it many times.
The teacher drummed the formulas into her students.
Often appears as...
- drum into
- drum in
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Academic
noun
A type of fish with a drum-like sound.
We caught several drum on our fishing trip.
verb
To kick somebody out, often from a job or position.
He was drummed out of the army for misconduct.
Often appears as...
- drum out
- drum from
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Colloquial
noun
A social gathering or party.
We attended a drum at the neighbor's house last weekend.
Often appears as...
- attend a drum
- throw a drum
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A musical instrument you hit with sticks or hands to make a sound.
She played the drum in the school band.
Often appears as...
- play the drum
- beat the drum
verb
To make a noise by hitting an object repeatedly.
He drummed his fingers on the table impatiently.
Often appears as...
- drum on
- drum out
noun
Part of a machine shaped like a cylinder.
The washer has a drum capacity of 5kg.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To teach something by repeating it many times.
The teacher drummed the formulas into her students.
Often appears as...
- drum into
- drum in
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of fish with a drum-like sound.
We caught several drum on our fishing trip.
verb
To kick somebody out, often from a job or position.
He was drummed out of the army for misconduct.
Often appears as...
- drum out
- drum from
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A social gathering or party.
We attended a drum at the neighbor's house last weekend.
Often appears as...
- attend a drum
- throw a drum
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Music Band
Often used when talking about playing in bands or orchestras and associated with rhythmic music.
He joined the band as a drum player.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Drums have cultural significance in many societies, often used in rituals and ceremonies.
The tribal celebration featured a traditional drum dance.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Emotion
Playing the drum can express feelings like excitement or aggression due to its strong sound.
His anger was evident as he struck the drum ferociously.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Band
Often used when talking about playing in bands or orchestras and associated with rhythmic music.
He joined the band as a drum player.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Drums have cultural significance in many societies, often used in rituals and ceremonies.
The tribal celebration featured a traditional drum dance.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Emotion
Playing the drum can express feelings like excitement or aggression due to its strong sound.
His anger was evident as he struck the drum ferociously.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Band
Often used when talking about playing in bands or orchestras and associated with rhythmic music.
He joined the band as a drum player.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Drums have cultural significance in many societies, often used in rituals and ceremonies.
The tribal celebration featured a traditional drum dance.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Emotion
Playing the drum can express feelings like excitement or aggression due to its strong sound.
His anger was evident as he struck the drum ferociously.
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A kinder, gentler...
And the thing about a successful life is that a lot of the time, our ideas of what it would mean to live successfully are not our own. They're sucked in from other people; chiefly, if you're a man, your father, and if you're a woman, your mother. Psychoanalysis has been drumming home this message for about 80 years. No one's quite listening hard enough, but I very much believe it's true.
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Depression, the secret...
I said, "What kind of trouble did you have?" And he said, "Well, they would do this bizarre thing. They didn't take people out in the sunshine where you begin to feel better. They didn't include drumming or music to get people's blood going. They didn't involve the whole community. They didn't externalize the depression as an invasive spirit.
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The urgent need for...
something didn't you ask me one more time he said do you know what you're doing and then he looked at me I'm going to tell you what you're doing and this older man looked at me and he says you're beating the drum for justice you keep beating the drum for justice and I was so moved I was also really relieved
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Why you think you're...
He said, "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up your men to collect wood and give orders and distribute the work. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." In other words, I claim, if we really want to improve our judgment as individuals
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Rhythm in a box: The...
Some need a stand or a stool. But the cajon is a drum, a stand and a seat all in one convenient box. And this simplicity may be key to its journey across continents and cultures to become one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
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Why do we feel...
caused trauma to the ear drums and brain. Commanders even forbade their soldiers from singing traditional Swiss songs for fear that they'd lead to desertion or suicide. But as migration increased worldwide, nostalgia was observed in various groups.
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The pleasure of poetic...
It's central to our experience, rhythm and repetition, rhythm and repetition. On, and in, and on, and out. And we delight in those aspects everyday, in the rhythm of a song, the beat of the drum, the nod of your head,
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Steel Drums
became useful an elaborate process transformed them into world-class musical instruments pounding the drums produce sounds that eventually work their way into everything from Island calypso to classical music
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How reliable is your...
who felt under attack, and by the patients whom they had influenced. I had sometimes armed guards at speeches that I was invited to give, people trying to drum up letter-writing campaigns to get me fired.
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The Planet Earth...
the attack is on to intimidate their opponents the aggressive scream and drum on butter fruits several males corner an enemy female it's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life
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A kinder, gentler...
And the thing about a successful life is that a lot of the time, our ideas of what it would mean to live successfully are not our own. They're sucked in from other people; chiefly, if you're a man, your father, and if you're a woman, your mother. Psychoanalysis has been drumming home this message for about 80 years. No one's quite listening hard enough, but I very much believe it's true.
Video examples
Depression, the secret...
I said, "What kind of trouble did you have?" And he said, "Well, they would do this bizarre thing. They didn't take people out in the sunshine where you begin to feel better. They didn't include drumming or music to get people's blood going. They didn't involve the whole community. They didn't externalize the depression as an invasive spirit.
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The urgent need for...
something didn't you ask me one more time he said do you know what you're doing and then he looked at me I'm going to tell you what you're doing and this older man looked at me and he says you're beating the drum for justice you keep beating the drum for justice and I was so moved I was also really relieved
Video examples
Why you think you're...
He said, "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up your men to collect wood and give orders and distribute the work. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." In other words, I claim, if we really want to improve our judgment as individuals
Video examples
Rhythm in a box: The...
Some need a stand or a stool. But the cajon is a drum, a stand and a seat all in one convenient box. And this simplicity may be key to its journey across continents and cultures to become one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
Video examples
Why do we feel...
caused trauma to the ear drums and brain. Commanders even forbade their soldiers from singing traditional Swiss songs for fear that they'd lead to desertion or suicide. But as migration increased worldwide, nostalgia was observed in various groups.
Video examples
The pleasure of poetic...
It's central to our experience, rhythm and repetition, rhythm and repetition. On, and in, and on, and out. And we delight in those aspects everyday, in the rhythm of a song, the beat of the drum, the nod of your head,
Video examples
Steel Drums
became useful an elaborate process transformed them into world-class musical instruments pounding the drums produce sounds that eventually work their way into everything from Island calypso to classical music
Video examples
How reliable is your...
who felt under attack, and by the patients whom they had influenced. I had sometimes armed guards at speeches that I was invited to give, people trying to drum up letter-writing campaigns to get me fired.
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The Planet Earth...
the attack is on to intimidate their opponents the aggressive scream and drum on butter fruits several males corner an enemy female it's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life
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Simon Sinek
English Author
Don't quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can't see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It's the one that makes the sweetest sound.
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Jane Fallon
English Author
One thing that was drummed into me when I was younger is that you have to make your own way in life, that you mustn't expect anyone else to support you.
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Nuno Bettencourt
Portuguese Musician
While you're learning guitar, figure out the drums, too. Not only does it help you have great timing, but it helps you understand how a band works.
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Julia Holter
American Musician
It's nice to work with people who know how to mic drums right and how to record properly. But there's something to be said for doing it yourself.
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Gina Schock
American Musician
When you have kids coming up to you saying, 'You're the reason I started playing drums,' it's the best feeling in the world.
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Hank Williams III
American Musician
Energy wise, playing the drums was a lot of fun; I just felt like it was a natural fit for me.
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Ronald Perelman
American Businessman
Music plays a very important role in my life. I'm a frustrated musician. I play the drums.
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Robert Trujillo
American Musician
There's a lot of personality in Lars's drumming. That's what makes it unique.
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Roger Taylor
American Musician
Obviously, I like the drums to be heard. I think they're important.
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Mike Portnoy
American Musician
I love playing drums and helping out.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
Don't quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can't see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It's the one that makes the sweetest sound.
Quote examples
Jane Fallon
English Author
One thing that was drummed into me when I was younger is that you have to make your own way in life, that you mustn't expect anyone else to support you.
Quote examples
Nuno Bettencourt
Portuguese Musician
While you're learning guitar, figure out the drums, too. Not only does it help you have great timing, but it helps you understand how a band works.
Quote examples
Julia Holter
American Musician
It's nice to work with people who know how to mic drums right and how to record properly. But there's something to be said for doing it yourself.
Quote examples
Gina Schock
American Musician
When you have kids coming up to you saying, 'You're the reason I started playing drums,' it's the best feeling in the world.
Quote examples
Hank Williams III
American Musician
Energy wise, playing the drums was a lot of fun; I just felt like it was a natural fit for me.
Quote examples
Ronald Perelman
American Businessman
Music plays a very important role in my life. I'm a frustrated musician. I play the drums.
Quote examples
Robert Trujillo
American Musician
There's a lot of personality in Lars's drumming. That's what makes it unique.
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Roger Taylor
American Musician
Obviously, I like the drums to be heard. I think they're important.
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Mike Portnoy
American Musician
I love playing drums and helping out.
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