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steel drum

NOUN
percussion instrument
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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

Inside, guest steel drum players began to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” giving the tune known as the Black national anthem a steady beat reminiscent of the homelands of many congregants.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2023

At the sound of the sprightly steel drum opening, Lido Pimienta lit up with a playful grin and started vocalizing.

From Washington Post Apr. 6, 2022

A key part of the conversation had been drowned out by a steel drum.

From Slate Jun. 22, 2017

It came just before lunch, as he was standing at his locker, and flew in with such force it knocked him back, making the row of lockers resound like a steel drum.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman



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