Synonyms of drumming

drumming

verb

present participle of drum

as in tapping

to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically

absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tapping
• banging
• pounding
• rapping
• clapping
• beating
• patting
• hitting
• batting
• knocking
• slamming
• thumping
• clicking
• hammering
• smacking
• bopping
• thudding
• whacking
• clattering
• bashing
• thwacking
• swatting
• flicking
• pinging
• striking
• socking
• clinking
• walloping
• pasting
• chinking
• tipping
• bonking
• pitter-pattering
• chucking
• pit-a-patting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drumming

That led to drumming on pots and pans, and, years later, a punky band, a 2010 release (The Hippy Hop EP) then a 2015 debut album, Look Up. — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026

The Cocoon sessions found Morphine playing with different instrumentation, including piano and drumming from friends and collaborators. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Reddington sat pensive, drumming his fingers on the defense table. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

The weekend’s activities also include drumming demonstrations and competitions. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The service As guests step foot on Jumeirah Olhahali Island, they are greeted with a joyous traditional Maldivian Boduberu dance accompanied by drumming and harmonious chants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

The Welsh drummer who formerly performed with AC/DC, David Gilmour and more has decided to permanently take a step back from drumming. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Had food and security been closer together, the grouse might have lived to strut on a drumming log in the spring. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

From sacred chants and tribal drumming to protest songs, stadium anthems and dance floors, music has long brought people together through sound, ritual and meaning. — Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026