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
Spiritual wellness treatments include the cleansing sage ritual, meditative journey through drumming, reiki healing, forest bathing, sound therapy and spiritual life coaching.
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After drumming with the band for two years from 1960 to 1962, he was replaced by Ringo Starr when Parlophone Records executive George Martin wanted to sign the band without Best.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Dance competitions for all ages showcase diverse styles and colorful regalia, and drumming groups compete, demonstrating the rhythms central to traditional ceremonies.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Celebrating 30 years of immersing communities in African Culture with singing, dancing and drumming.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Jim McCarty has been drumming for the seminal band The Yardbirds for more than six decades.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In addition to his drumming duties for the Gits, Moriarty handled the band’s booking for gigs to play at.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
After John’s sudden death in 1980 at age 32, Jason began taking drumming more seriously.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Kids can take everything from classical music lessons and ballet to theater and West African drumming.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
After drumming with the band for two years from 1960 to 1962, he was replaced by Ringo Starr when Parlophone Records executive George Martin wanted to sign the band without Best.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Dance competitions for all ages showcase diverse styles and colorful regalia, and drumming groups compete, demonstrating the rhythms central to traditional ceremonies.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Celebrating 30 years of immersing communities in African Culture with singing, dancing and drumming.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Jim McCarty has been drumming for the seminal band The Yardbirds for more than six decades.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In addition to his drumming duties for the Gits, Moriarty handled the band’s booking for gigs to play at.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
After John’s sudden death in 1980 at age 32, Jason began taking drumming more seriously.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Kids can take everything from classical music lessons and ballet to theater and West African drumming.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Drumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumming. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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