steel drum

noun

: a musical instrument originally developed in Trinidad that is played by hammering raised and tuned portions of the bottom of an oil drum

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And the instrumental—flickering percussion and scattered, Broward County steel drums, merged with slow-mo, almost G-funk synths—is both melancholic and upbeat at the same time. —

Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024 The song became synonymous with post-pandemic dance floors and a viral favorite among all age groups, largely due to its profanity-free lyrics and a sweet steel drum melody tailor made for social media clips. —

Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2024 Today his performances utilize flutes, steel drums, nature sounds and other instruments to support meditation and recovery via sound healing sessions. —

Justin L. MacK, Axios, 11 July 2024 My older son loved learning to play the steel drums and looking at coral under a microscope. —

Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for steel drum

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of steel drum was in 1952

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