drum
US /drʌm/
UK /drʌm/
1.
tamburo, barile
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.
Ha suonato il tamburo con grande entusiasmo.
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The band's sound was dominated by the powerful drums.
Il suono della band era dominato dai potenti tamburi.
2.
fusto, barile
a cylindrical container or receptacle, typically for liquids or powders.
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The oil was stored in large metal drums.
L'olio era conservato in grandi fusti metallici.
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She used an empty drum as a makeshift table.
Ha usato un fusto vuoto come tavolo improvvisato.
1.
tamburellare, battere
to play a drum or drums.
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He began to drum his fingers on the table impatiently.
Iniziò a tamburellare le dita sul tavolo con impazienza.
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The rain drummed against the windowpane all night.
La pioggia ha tamburellato contro il vetro della finestra per tutta la notte.