drummed

(verb) make a rhythmic sound. Synonyms: drum, beat, thrum. Examples: "Rain drummed against the windshield." "The drums beat all night."

(verb) play a percussion instrument. Synonyms: drum.

(verb) study intensively, as before an exam. Synonyms: cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone. Example: "I had to bone up on my latin verbs before the final exam."