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And their childhood friend Wesley Backer is on traps, banging on a 55-gallon rain barrel for a bass drum, buckets for the snare and toms, and sheet metal for cymbals.—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Some toms, like some men, want talkative mates while others prefer as little talk as possible.—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026 Set done, Allan and his bass player leave the stage and make a speedy exit from the room, but Gary Husband lingers behind, fiddling around with his drum kit, tightening cymbals, testing the hi-hat, adding treble to his bass drum, making adjustments to the positioning of the tom toms.—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 The 20th Anniversary Collection pays tribute to Toms’ roots, offering archival prints on modern styles and original silhouettes with enhanced comfort features.—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tom