Pronunciation: /bit ðə drʌm/
noun drum - a musical instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks
A1 I like to watch the parade with the people who beat the drum.
A2 The marching band will beat the drum during the halftime show.
B1 The protesters gathered in the square, ready to beat the drum for change.
B2 The traditional ceremony began with a group of performers who beat the drum rhythmically.
C1 The orchestra conductor instructed the percussion section to beat the drum softly in the background.
C2 The soloist captivated the audience with a powerful performance, accompanied by the skilled musicians who beat the drum with precision.
verb beat - to strike or hit repeatedly
A1 The boy beat the drum loudly at the parade.
A2 She beat the drum to announce the start of the ceremony.
B1 The team captain beat the drum to motivate the players before the game.
B2 The politician beat the drum for his campaign during the rally.
C1 The activist beat the drum for social justice at the protest.
C2 The conductor beat the drum with precision during the symphony performance.
article the - used to refer to a specific noun
A1 The drummer beat the drum loudly at the parade.
A2 She learned how to beat the drum in her music class.
B1 The marching band members took turns to beat the drum during the performance.
B2 The drummer's skillful technique allowed him to beat the drum with precision and rhythm.
C1 The percussionist's ability to beat the drum in perfect timing impressed the audience.
C2 His passion for music was evident in the way he beat the drum with such intensity and emotion.
formal The marching band members will beat the drum in perfect unison during the halftime show.
informal I love watching the drummer beat the drum at concerts, it's so cool!
slang The drummer really knows how to beat the drum like a pro.
figurative She always likes to beat the drum about her accomplishments, but we all know the truth.
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