How to Say "Drum" in Hindi - How To Say Guide

ड्रम

ḍram

In Hindi, the English phrase drum can be translated as ड्रम (ḍram) or ढोल.

Meaning: musical instrument (noun)

Ways to say it

“drum” in Hindi
Hindi	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
ड्रम	ḍram
ढोल	ḍhol	/ɖʱoːl/ (Hindi, Standard)

ड्रम is a loanword used when referring to modern or Western-style drums, such as a drum kit used in a rock band.

While ड्रम (ḍram) is used for Western-style percussion, ढोल (ḍhol) refers specifically to traditional South Asian double-headed drums.

ḍram

The ढोल is a central instrument in many Indian folk music traditions and is a common sight during weddings and festivals.

The word ढोल (ḍhol) is the root of the term 'dhola', which in many North Indian folk songs refers to a beloved or a beautiful person.
In some traditional contexts, the ढोल is used as a communication tool to send signals across villages, acting as a prehistoric alarm system.
In Hindi, the phrase ढोल बजाना can be used idiomatically to mean making a loud and public announcement of something, often to brag.

उसने सभी को अपने ढोलक के साथ नाचने के लिए बुलाया।
He invited everyone to dance with his dholak.
कार्यक्रम में ढोल और मजीरा का संगीत मनोहारी था।
The music of drums and majira was enchanting at the event.
वह ड्रम बजा रहा है।
vah drum baja raha hai.
He is playing the drum.
क्या तुम्हारे पास ड्रम है?
kya tumhare paas drum hai?
Do you have a drum?
मुझे नया ड्रम चाहिए।
mujhe naya drum chahiye.
I want a new drum.

Rahul and Neha are talking about a music band.

नेहा Neha

क्या राहुल ड्रम बजाता है?
Kya Rahul drum bajata hai?
Does Rahul play the drum?
राहुल Rahul

हाँ, मुझे ड्रम बहुत पसंद है।
Haan, mujhe drum bahut pasand hai.
Yes, I like the drum very much.
नेहा Neha

वह बहुत अच्छा बजाता है।
Vah bahut achha bajata hai.
He plays it very well.
राहुल Rahul

शुक्रिया, नेहा!
Shukriya, Neha!
Thank you, Neha!

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