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drum

[druhm] / drʌm /


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As Don Omar sings, the darbuka drum prominently plays in the song; when Hakim performs, he does so over a thumping dembow beat.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Ben made his predictions while he was sitting at his drum kit - and wrote them on one of his drums.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The international performers who have become part of the “Stamptown” universe run the gamut from jugglers to steel drum players to acrobats to pianists.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

The propulsive groove on “Another Life” evokes a thudding drum break pulled from a dusty groove pressed in the early ’70s, as Ms. Howard sings forcefully, moving between a curling falsetto and a feral howl.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

They’d march through the streets to the different drum songs.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

She covered the song in 1975, choosing to cut the third verse and dial up the drama with meaty piano chords, slugging drums and a flourish of cymbals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Ben made his predictions while he was sitting at his drum kit - and wrote them on one of his drums.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

But what makes it familiar is that moment when the drums kick in and Dulli’s vocals are immediately in your ears, smooth yet commanding.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

In January Takaichi and President Lee Jae Myung jammed on the drums together, while Koizumi played ping-pong with his counterpart.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Built-in speakers, too, plus buttons I could push for rhythms like jazz beats and military and drums.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the court she had "drummed it" into him that he must not tell anyone about them and to keep it a secret.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

He has drummed with everybody and has these other interests and businesses.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

"Love Story" drummed up controversy -- and viewers -- with its revisiting of the A-list couple's courtship and untimely deaths, but it only earned six nominations.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Builders have also amped up marketing and drummed up discounts to make newly built homes more attractive.

From MarketWatch Oct. 24, 2025

“I’m almost never tempted to discuss my rank with people. Especially with little boys who don’t even look at me when I talk to them. I’d be drummed out of the bloomin’ service.”

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

While throwing, the chimpanzees pant hoot — a loud, long-distance communicative signal — and sometimes repeatedly hit their hands and feet on the tree in a behavior called buttress drumming.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

Diles reclines comfortably on the instrumental configuration that makes so many rock bands sing: acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and the cool, angular drumming of Raúl Ponce.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

"Freedom Suite," led by Rollins' confident sax and also notable for Max Roach's drumming, proved controversial enough that a reissue chose another title for the album.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

Then she sat behind the wheel, drumming it and thinking.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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