as in tapping
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table
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Recent Examples of drumming
Another drumming group, Prota Taiko, was a favorite for its innovative, high-energy taiko performance.
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Staff Report, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
The event will include African drumming by Ojumire Charleston and catering by Chef Autumn Bentley.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In October, The Star published a story about the growth of African drumming and dance in Kansas City and introduced readers to two of the leading studio owners responsible for bringing the art form and the history behind it to musicians and dancers from all walks of life.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Opus will have his hands full drumming for Tantric and no doubt taking part in the Lilly’s Pad Ozzython.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Daily indoor and outdoor activities might include yoga, meditation, a winter flora and fauna walk, and drumming.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Bowman has since worked as a session musician, released a book about drumming and written articles for music magazines.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Along with ceremonial singing, dancing and drumming, there’s a week’s worth of pre-powwow events, including talking circles, two-spirit drag shows and potluck dinners.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The celebration will open and close with traditional drumming by Dancing Cloud Drum Circle, featuring tribal youth dancers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumming
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But, one quick fix is unscrewing it and tapping the lotion into your hand.—
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Paramount is a much smaller company than WBD, which expressed concern at the large amount of debt Paramount is tapping to finance the deal.—
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One woman carried a flag for Palestine, while a man banging a cowbell hung a flag of communist Cuba on his backpack.—
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Gamers have turned to walkthroughs and hints for years, but usually after banging their own heads against difficult challenges, and hence learning something in the process.—
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“Drumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumming. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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