Steel Drum (Noun)
Meaning
A concave percussion instrument made from the metal top of an oil drum; has an array of flattened areas that produce different tones when struck (of Caribbean origin).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The steel drum player's fingers moved quickly over the instrument, creating a lively rhythm that got the crowd dancing.
- She had always been fascinated by the sound of the steel drum and decided to take lessons to learn how to play it.
- The steel drum band performed a lively set of calypso music that was perfect for the summer festival.
- As a child, he would watch in awe as the street performers in the city played the steel drum with such skill and passion.
- The sound of the steel drum echoed through the streets of Trinidad and Tobago, a symbol of the island's rich cultural heritage.