drumhead
Americannoun
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music the part of a drum that is actually struck with a stick or the hand
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the head of a capstan, pierced with holes for the capstan bars
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another name for eardrum
Etymology
Origin of drumhead
Example Sentences
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The court in Ashe Stadium stayed dry as torrential rain pounded on its drumhead of a closed roof.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2021
This led to playing softer, with more precision instead of busting the drumhead.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2021
Other items available Friday included a Ludwig bass drumhead featuring the Beatles logo that was used in a concert near San Francisco in 1964.
From Fox News ● Apr. 11, 2020
A vintage bass drumhead with The Beatles’ logo that was used during the English band’s first North American tour in 1964 was another top item in the auction, selling for $200,000.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2020
You practice playing drums on it, because it feels a lot like playing on a real drumhead.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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