drum
Example Sentences
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Don’t let the traditional flower drum she totes around fool you.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Every Sunday, percussionists, dancers and everyday residents of the US capital gather in a Washington park for a drum circle -- a decades-old tradition that historically celebrated Black liberation.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“It’s the industry’s fault for being too vocal, for beating the drum on Roth conversions. Consumers are just bombarded with conversion, conversion, conversion,” Panko said.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
"And if you flick this 'rumba' button," he says, prodding at a Roland CR-78 drum machine, "you'll get the start to Blondie's Heart of Glass."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Playing the large drum is Teresita’s father, Carlos.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - High School
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