steel drum
noun
Definition of steel drum
: 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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1952
First Known Use of steel drum
1952
STEEL DRUM Defined for English Language Learners
steel drum
noun
Definition of steel drum for English Language Learners
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: a metal drum shaped like a bowl or barrel that makes different sounds when it is hit at different places
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