drumhead
nounUK /ˈdrʌm.hɛd/
US /ˈdrʌm.hɛd/
The flat skin or plastic part on top of a drum that you hit to make a sound.
He tapped the drumhead lightly with his fingers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The top part of a drum that is stretched tight.
The drumhead was torn after years of playing.
3. A person who plays a drum.
The drumhead kept the beat for the marching band.
4. A circular piece of material used as a cover or seal.
They stretched a drumhead over the opening of the barrel.