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steel drum

noun

  1. Music. a bowl-shaped percussion instrument common in the West Indies, made from a steel barrel divided into sections producing different notes when struck.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of steel drum1

First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences

The party began with steel drums on Saturday evening, then children took over Sunday's parade.

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Just a girl standing in front of a boy... surrounded by steel drums and dancers in sparkly, feathered costumes.

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He was equally compelling on acoustic guitar for Jane’s trademark lyrically and musically poignant true tale “Jane Says,” backed by bongos and steel drums.

Mr. Dudley stirred the formulas in steel drums with a spatula the size of a canoe paddle.

By all means, crank up that steel drum cover of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” to celebrate.

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