Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A musical instrument that produces sound by being hit with sticks or hands.
Drum
/drʌm/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
He plays the drum every day.The drum solo was amazing at the concert.
Etymology:
The word drum comes from the late Middle English period. Derived from Dutch trom, or Middle Low German trumme, the term originally signified a vessel once used in cooking or storage. Over time, it evolved to mean a barrel or cask, and later, a percussion instrument.
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