drum synonyms

drum

n.

Types of drums include: bass, kettledrum, timpani, snare, side, native, tabor, water, bongo, steel, barrel, flower, tom-tom, tabla, tambour, tambourine; boiler*, thud-box*, tub*, hot skin*, traps*;

beat the drum for*

promote, publicize, support, further; see advertise 2, promote 1.

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