- present participle of drum.
drumming
Example Sentences
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Taylor was born in King's Lynn, Norfolk, and was drawn to drumming from an early age.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Film magazine Variety said Malkovich was "drumming up awards buzz" and tipped him for a possible first best actor Oscar at the next awards ceremony.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
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
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
We drive to a cousin’s house and get Tadeo, who is taking drumming lessons there.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
