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Yes, drum is playable

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"Drum" Definition

noun

A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks.
A sound produced by this instrument.
Anatomy The eardrum.
Any of various marine and freshwater fishes of the family Sciaenidae that make a drumming sound.
Architecture A circular or polygonal wall supporting a dome or cupola. Also called tambour.

phrasal-verb

Drum up To bring about by continuous, persistent effort: drum up new business.
Drum up To devise; invent: drummed up an alibi.

verb-transitive

To expel or dismiss in disgrace. Often used with out: was drummed out of the army.
To make known to or force upon (a person) by constant repetition: drummed the answers into my head.
To perform (a piece or tune) on or as if on a drum.
To summon by or as if by beating a drum.

verb-intransitive

To play a drum or drums.
To produce a booming, reverberating sound by beating the wings, as certain birds do.
To thump or tap rhythmically or continually: nervously drummed on the table.

verb

To make a succession of strokes or vibrations that produce sounds like.
To beat a drum.
To throb or sound rhythmically.
To stir up interest.
To summon or enlist by or as if by beating a drum.

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