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drum

drʌm

noun

bęben

ˈbɛmbɛn· rzeczownik
Also
perkusja(f)
Definition

A musical instrument, especially one consisting of a skin stretched tightly over a round frame, played by beating with the hand or a stick.

Examples
He plays the drums in a band.
On gra na perkusji w zespole.
The sound of the drum echoed through the valley.
Dźwięk bębna rozniósł się echem po dolinie.
Synonyms
percussion instrumenttom-tomsnare
Collocations
play the drumsdrum kitbass drum

verb

grać na bębnie

ɡrat͡ɕ na ˈbɛmbɲɛ· czasownik
Also
bębnić
Definition

To beat a drum, or to make a continuous rhythmic sound by hitting a surface repeatedly.

Examples
He was drumming his fingers impatiently on the table.
Niecierpliwie bębnił palcami o stół.
The rain drummed against the windowpane.
Deszcz bębnił o szybę.
Synonyms
beattapthump
Collocations
drum fingersdrum up supportdrum a rhythm
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