Drumhead

Pronunciation: /drʌmˌhɛd/

Definitions of drumhead

noun the top part of a drum, especially the part that is struck by the drummer's sticks

Example Sentences

A1 The drumhead was made of animal skin.

A2 The drummer tapped on the drumhead rhythmically.

B1 He tightened the drumhead to get the desired sound.

B2 The drumhead on the snare drum needed to be replaced.

C1 The drumhead on the bass drum was custom-made for the band's tour.

C2 The drumhead of the marching band's bass drum was intricately designed with the school's logo.

Examples of drumhead in a Sentence

formal The drumhead is the part of a drum that you strike to produce sound.

informal I accidentally broke the drumhead while practicing on my drum set.

slang The drummer really knows how to beat the drumhead.

figurative The CEO made a decision on the matter in a drumhead meeting.

Grammatical Forms of drumhead

• past tense: drumheaded
• plural: drumheads
• comparative: more drumhead
• superlative: most drumhead
• present tense: drumhead
• future tense: will drumhead
• perfect tense: have drumheaded
• continuous tense: is drumheading
• singular: drumhead
• positive degree: drumhead
• infinitive: to drumhead
• gerund: drumheading
• participle: drumheaded

Origin and Evolution of drumhead

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'drumhead' originates from the combination of the words 'drum' and 'head', referring to the top part of a drum where the drum is struck.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the top part of a drum, the term 'drumhead' evolved to also refer to makeshift or impromptu gatherings or meetings, especially in a military context. This usage likely stems from the practice of using a drumhead as a makeshift table for conducting meetings in the field during wartime.