A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks.
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A sound produced by this instrument.
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Anatomy The eardrum.
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Any of various marine and freshwater fishes of the family Sciaenidae that make a drumming sound.
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Architecture A circular or polygonal wall supporting a dome or cupola. Also called tambour.
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phrasal-verb
Drum up To bring about by continuous, persistent effort: drum up new business.
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Drum up To devise; invent: drummed up an alibi.
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verb-transitive
To expel or dismiss in disgrace. Often used with out: was drummed out of the army.
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To make known to or force upon (a person) by constant repetition: drummed the answers into my head.
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To perform (a piece or tune) on or as if on a drum.
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To summon by or as if by beating a drum.
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verb-intransitive
To play a drum or drums.
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To produce a booming, reverberating sound by beating the wings, as certain birds do.
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To thump or tap rhythmically or continually: nervously drummed on the table.
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verb
To make a succession of strokes or vibrations that produce sounds like.
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To beat a drum.
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To throb or sound rhythmically.
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To stir up interest.
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To summon or enlist by or as if by beating a drum.
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