- present participle of drum.
drumming
Example Sentences
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The centerpiece is the three minutes where Travis calmly narrates the plane crash interspersed with him drumming, amid flames, in a way that captures each emotional beat of what he went through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 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
The York supporters were still singing, their drummer still drumming.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
She could feel Pet’s hunger drumming against the air, against her skin, inside her head.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
