барабан
Translation of барабан
drum
Meaning of барабан
ударный музыкальный инструмент с натянутой кожей
a musical instrument that you hit with sticks or hands

Transcription and pronunciation of барабан
бараба́н
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [bərɐˈban]
- In Latin letters
- baraban
Traps and common mistakes
Играть барабан or играть на барабане?
играть на барабане
играть на барабане = play the drum
Don't say играть барабан. Instruments take на — играть на барабане.
Я учусь играть на барабане.
I'm learning to play the drum.
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My brother plays the drum in a school band.
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Мой брат играет на барабане в школьной группе.
The drum gave the song a strong beat.
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Барабан придал песне сильный ритм.
барабан synonyms
What's the difference between барабан and ударные
Advanced: broader words
'Drums' as a whole: the drum kit or percussion.
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What does барабан mean?
a musical instrument that you hit with sticks or hands
How do you pronounce барабан?
барабан is pronounced [bərɐˈban], in Latin letters “baraban”.
How is барабан used in a sentence?
My brother plays the drum in a school band. Translation: Мой брат играет на барабане в школьной группе.
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