drumming
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The action of hitting a drum repeatedly to make music or a rhythm.
Example
The drumming at the concert was so loud that it shook the ground.
Conversation
Have you ever tried drumming before?
No, but it looks like a lot of fun!
It really is! I love the rhythm you can create with drumming.
I bet! I should give it a shot sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
beating
thumping
pounding
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
verb
Definition
The action of playing a drum or making a rhythmic sound by hitting a surface repeatedly.
Example
She enjoys drumming along with her favorite songs.
Tense Forms
Past: drummed
Past Participle: drummed
Conversation
I love drumming along to my favorite songs.
That sounds fun! Do you play any instruments?
Yeah, I mostly play the drums, and I enjoy drumming to the beat.
Root Explanation
Drumming → The word is derived from "drum" (from Middle English *drom*, meaning a percussion instrument) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). Thus, "drumming" refers to the action or process of playing a drum.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'drum' as the instrument being played, and the '-ing' shows that it's the action of playing it. So, drumming is the action of making music with a drum.
Visually Confused Words
dramming
mumming
humming
gumming
dumping
bumming