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DRUM/drʌm/

A drum is a round musical instrument that you hit with your hands or with sticks. Play the drum; a drum kit is a set of drums. Countable: a drum, drums. A piano has keys; a guitar has strings; a drum you hit. Not drink — similar letters.

Meaning

A round musical instrument that you hit with your hands or sticks.

Examples

• “He plays the drum in the school band.”
• “Please do not bang the drum in the house.”
• “The drum is at the back of the band.”

Good to know

play the drum / a drum kit. Contrast: piano (keys), guitar (strings). Mix-up: drink.

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