drum
beginnerA2/drʌm/ · drum
A percussion instrument consisting of a circular frame covered with skin or plastic that is struck with hands or sticks.
Meanings
A percussion instrument consisting of a circular frame covered with skin or plastic that is struck with hands or sticks.
ایک percussion آلہ جو ایک گول فریم سے بنتا ہے جس پر جلد یا پلاسٹک ڈھکن ہوتی ہے جسے ہاتھوں یا چھڑیوں سے مارا جاتا ہے۔
ڈرم
drum
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- drum circle
- drum kit
- bass drum
Example Sentences
She played the drum in the school band.
اس نے اسکول کے بینڈ میں ڈرم بجایا۔
Us ne school ke band mein drum bajaya.
The sound of the drum echoed through the valley.
ڈرم کی آواز وادی میں گونجی۔
Drum ki awaz waadi mein gonji.
He learned to play the drum at a young age.
اس نے کم عمری میں ڈرم بجانا سیکھا۔
Us ne kam umri mein drum bajana seekha.
Easily Confused With
To make a rhythmic sound by beating on a surface, especially a drum.
ایک سطح پر مار کر ایک دھن دار آواز بنانا، خاص طور پر ڈرم پر۔
ڈرم بجانا
drum bajana
Common Collocations
- drum on a table
- drum with sticks
- drum to the rhythm
Example Sentences
He loves to drum on the table when he's thinking.
جب وہ سوچتا ہے تو اسے میز پر ڈرم بجانا پسند ہے۔
Jab wo sochta hai to use mez par drum bajana pasand hai.
They drummed their fingers on the desk in impatience.
انہوں نے بے حوصلگی سے اپنے انگلیوں سے میز پر ڈرم بجایا۔
Unhon ne be hoslaigi se apne ungliyon se mez par drum bajaya.
The children drummed along with the music.
بچے موسیقی کے ساتھ ڈرم بجانے لگے۔
Bachay moseqi ke sath drum bajanay lage.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a drum as a round object that brings rhythm to music.
Imagine a drummer at a concert thrilling the audience.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آتش عشق سے ڈرم بج رہا ہے، / خاک میں ہے تنہا، پر جھومتا رہا ہے۔
Aatish-e-ishq se drum baj raha hai, / Khak mein hai tanha, par jhoomta raha hai.
The drum is echoing with the fire of love, / Alone in the dust, yet it keeps on swaying.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈرم کی آواز دور تک پہنچتی ہے۔
drum ki awaz door tak pohanchti hai.
The sound of a drum reaches far and wide.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "drom" — a musical instrument
First known use: 15th century
The word 'drum' has its roots in Old French, which evolved from a medieval term for a type of musical instrument. It has been used in various cultures throughout history for rhythm and communication.