A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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Diles reclines comfortably on the instrumental configuration that makes so many rock bands sing: acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and the cool, angular drumming of Raúl Ponce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The father-of-four is constantly ferrying the kids - aged between seven and 13 - to endless activities including taekwondo, swimming and drumming, as well helping them figure out their homework.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
"Freedom Suite," led by Rollins' confident sax and also notable for Max Roach's drumming, proved controversial enough that a reissue chose another title for the album.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
The rest of the CD features long African drumming sessions.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
