drumming

[US]/'drʌmɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. humming sound; sound of striking drums.

Phrases & Collocations

playing drums

drum solo

drumming practice

drumming class

Example Sentences

she felt the blood drumming in her ears.

waiting around an empty table, drumming their fingers.

I'm drumming you, if they come I'm going.

Rain was drumming on the roof, wind fluting in the eaves of the cottage, sea performing glissandi with the beach.

He was drumming his fingers on the table impatiently.

The drummer was drumming a steady beat on the snare drum.

She found herself drumming her pencil on the desk while thinking.

The rain was drumming against the window panes.

The drummer's drumming skills were impressive.

The children were drumming up excitement for the upcoming event.

She could hear the drumming of her heart as she approached the stage.

The drumming of the tribal ceremony echoed through the village.

He was drumming up support for his new business venture.

The drumming of the rain on the roof was soothing.

Real-world Examples

I love drums. I never took drum lessons.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Everything we say can be drummed out.

Source: Learning charging station

Look, I've bought a 'pahu'–it's a traditional Tahitian drum.

Source: A bet.

And obviously, a drummer plays the drums!

Source: 6 Minute English

'Go and order the drums to begin.'

Source: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Simplified Version)

Look. It's a drum here. It's a drum.

Source: Uncle teaches you to learn basic English.

Just piano, guitar, trumpet, drums and bass.

Source: The Simpsons Movie

Why do you keep beating that drum?

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

I can sing and I can play the drums.

Source: New Target Junior High School English Grade 7 (Upper)

Drums, drums, play the drums. Drums, drums, play the drums. Drums, drums, play the drums. Yeah.

Source: Uncle teaches you to learn basic English.

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