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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This style blends metal subgenres with traditional sea shanties, accordions — accordions are rare in metal, bear in mind — tin whistles and steel drums.
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Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Nightly prizes are awarded to the day’s winners as rum punches and champagne flow and the distinctive upbeat melody of the steel drum band soundtracks the celebrations.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The score also features a lot of steel drums, useful in evoking the Hail Mary spaceship itself.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 2 June 2026
Nightly prizes are awarded to the day’s winners as rum punches and champagne flow and the distinctive upbeat melody of the steel drum band soundtracks the celebrations.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The score also features a lot of steel drums, useful in evoking the Hail Mary spaceship itself.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steel drum
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“Steel drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20drum. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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