Definition of "drum"

Kid-friendly meaning of drum, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "drum" mean?

drum (noun) — an instrument you hit to make a loud beat.

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Example sentences using "drum"

Grade K–2
I hit the drum.
Grade 3–5
She hit the drum so hard that the whole band stopped playing and stared at her.
Grade 6–8
Drums appear in nearly every musical tradition on the planet, suggesting that rhythm-making with hands and feet may be one of the oldest forms of human expression.

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