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View synonyms for steel drum
steel drum
noun
- 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.
From BBC
Just a girl standing in front of a boy... surrounded by steel drums and dancers in sparkly, feathered costumes.
From BBC
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.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Dudley stirred the formulas in steel drums with a spatula the size of a canoe paddle.
From New York Times
By all means, crank up that steel drum cover of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” to celebrate.
From Los Angeles Times
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