drum
Example Sentences
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A kick drum bleeds into a vocal mic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
As the show’s host, Queen Latifah dispensed uplifting thoughts about American idealism throughout the evening but also got a slot of her own to do her classic “U.N.I.T.Y.” with help from a rambunctious drum line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026
He has spent weeks travelling overseas in the last year seeking to drum up business interest in Canada as an investment destination.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Many larger machines don’t have an agitator in the drum, instead relying on the tumbling action of clothing, detergent and water to clean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Perform an energetic rhythm on a drum to engage children to move or prepare for a more rigorous physical transition.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing drum
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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