drumming
word · lemma: drum
Definition
Playing a drum or percussion instrument by hitting it, or making a repeated beating sound with your hands or fingers.
Usage & Nuances
'Drumming' is used for both playing drums as music and making a tapping sound (with fingers or hands). Often appears in 'drumming on the table', 'drumming skills', 'African drumming'. Not just for music—also refers to rhythmic tapping noises.
Spanish: tocar la batería - percusiónPortuguese (BR): bater - tocar bateria - percussãoPortuguese (PT): bater - tocar bateria - percussãoChinese (Simplified): 打鼓 - 敲击（声音）Chinese (Traditional): 打鼓 - 敲擊（聲音）Hindi: ड्रम बजाना - ड्रमिंगArabic: العزف على الطبول - إيقاع الطبولBengali: ড্রাম বাজানো - টাপরানো শব্দRussian: игра на барабане - стук (пальцами/руками)Japanese: ドラム演奏 - 指で叩く音Vietnamese: đánh trống - gõ nhịpKorean: 드럼 연주 - 두드리는 소리Turkish: davul çalma - parmakla tıklatmaUrdu: ڈھول بجانا - انگلیوں سے تھپتھپاناIndonesian: memainkan drum - mengetuk-ngetuk
Example Sentences
He loves drumming in his band.
basic
The drumming was very loud at the parade.
basic
I heard drumming outside my window last night.
basic
She tapped her fingers, drumming on the table while thinking.
natural
African drumming classes are offered on weekends.
natural
The rain on the roof sounded like soft drumming.
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