drum

US /drʌm/
UK /drʌm/
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tambor, barril

a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylindrical shell with a skin or plastic membrane stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by beating with sticks or the hands.

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He played the drum with great enthusiasm.
Tocó el tambor con gran entusiasmo.
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The band's sound was dominated by the powerful drums.
El sonido de la banda estaba dominado por la potente batería.
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bidón, tambor

a cylindrical container or receptacle, typically for liquids or powders.

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The oil was stored in large metal drums.
El aceite se almacenaba en grandes bidones metálicos.
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She used an empty drum as a makeshift table.
Usó un bidón vacío como mesa improvisada.
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tamborilear, golpear

to play a drum or drums.

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He began to drum his fingers on the table impatiently.
Empezó a tamborilear los dedos sobre la mesa con impaciencia.
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The rain drummed against the windowpane all night.
La lluvia golpeó el cristal de la ventana toda la noche.
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