Synonyms for

Drum

Verb / drʌm / Another word for drum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a percussion instrument made of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks

Synonyms & similar words

barrel swotup membranophone boneup grindaway swot mugup drumfish getup bone metaldrum beat cram thrum tympan brakedrum percussion tambourine bongo snare timpani cymbal gong maraca tabor tom-tom kettledrum beat rhythm drub pound thump bang knock tap strike

Synonyms by register

Formal

percussion instrument tympanum

Informal

beat thump bang

Literary

timbrel tabret

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness calm peace hush

Common collocations

  • drum beat
  • drum solo
  • drum kit
  • drum machine
  • drum up support
  • drum and bass
  • drum up business

Word family

noun drum
verb drum
adjective drum-like

Usage note

The verb 'drum up' means to try to find or create support or business. It is often used in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I can hear the drum from the other room.
  2. The drummer played the drum set at the concert.
  3. The marching band had a big drum section.
  4. The drumming of the rain on the roof was soothing.
  5. I want to learn how to play the drum.

Quotes

  • The sound of the drum is the voice of the ancestors.
  • The drum is the heart of the music.
  • When the drum beats, the soul speaks.

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