drum
noun/drʌm/
Frequency rank: #3,639 most common English word
Meaning
A musical instrument played by hitting it with sticks or hands.
Example sentence
The musician played a loud drum during the concert.
Synonyms & related words
- percussion
- tambour
- kettledrum
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