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