A1 noun 中性

drum

/drʌm/

A musical instrument made of a hollow body covered with a tight skin or plastic. It is played by hitting it with sticks or your hands to create a rhythmic sound.

例句

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1

He practiced the drum in his bedroom every afternoon after school.

He played the percussion instrument in his room daily.

2

The orchestra's percussion section features a large ceremonial drum.

The formal music group includes a big traditional drum.

3

Hey, stop beating on that drum, it is far too loud!

Please stop hitting that instrument because it is noisy.

词族

名词
drum
Verb
drum
形容词
drum-like
相关
drummer
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'D' shape as the round top of the drum and 'rum' as the rumbling sound it makes when you hit it.

快速测验

The ______ is a very loud instrument that you hit with sticks.

正确!

正确答案是: drum

例句

1

He practiced the drum in his bedroom every afternoon after school.

everyday

He played the percussion instrument in his room daily.

2

The orchestra's percussion section features a large ceremonial drum.

formal

The formal music group includes a big traditional drum.

3

Hey, stop beating on that drum, it is far too loud!

informal

Please stop hitting that instrument because it is noisy.

4

In many ancient societies, the drum served as a primary tool for long-distance communication.

academic

Drums were historically used to send messages across distances.

5

The marketing team began to beat the drum for the new software release.

business

The business team started promoting the new product heavily.

词族

名词
drum
Verb
drum
形容词
drum-like
相关
drummer

常见搭配

play the drum to make music using a drum
beat a drum to hit a drum repeatedly
bass drum a large drum that makes a low sound
drum kit a set of drums and cymbals
oil drum a large metal container for liquid

常用短语

beat the drum for

to support or promote something enthusiastically

drum up support

to try to get people to support your ideas

march to the beat of a different drum

to behave in a way that is different from other people

容易混淆的词

drum vs drumstick

A drumstick is the tool used to hit the drum, not the instrument itself.

drum vs dram

A dram is a small unit of liquid measurement, sounding similar but unrelated.

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使用说明

The word 'drum' can refer to the musical instrument or any large cylindrical container. When talking about the instrument in a band, people often use the plural 'drums' to refer to the whole set.

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常见错误

Learners often forget to use the definite article 'the' when saying 'play the drum'. Some also confuse the verb 'drumming' with 'beating' in a non-musical context.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'D' shape as the round top of the drum and 'rum' as the rumbling sound it makes when you hit it.

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词源

From the Middle Dutch word 'tromme', which likely mimics the sound of a drum being hit.

语法模式

Countable noun Plural: drums Commonly used as a verb: to drum (drumming, drummed)
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文化背景

Drums are among the world's oldest instruments and are central to communal gatherings and ceremonies in almost every culture.

快速测验

The ______ is a very loud instrument that you hit with sticks.

正确!

正确答案是: drum

更多music词汇

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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