slit-drum
or slit drum
[ slit-druhm ]
/ ˈslɪtˌdrʌm /
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noun
a hollowed-out log with a long, narrow slit, beaten with a stick or stamped upon to produce a drumming sound, found in many cultures since ancient times.
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Origin of slit-drum
First recorded in 1955–60
Words nearby slit-drum
slip trailing, slip-up, slipware, slipway, slit, slit-drum, slit fricative, slither, slithery, slitlamp, slit pocket
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