Meaning of the word "steel drum" in English

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steel drum

US /ˈstiːl drʌm/
UK /ˈstiːl drʌm/
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Noun

1.

a musical instrument originating in Trinidad and Tobago, made from an oil drum with a concave playing surface divided into sections to produce different notes when struck

Example:
The vibrant sound of the steel drum filled the air at the carnival.
She learned to play the steel drum in a Caribbean music class.
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