I went outside in the blackest of nights, where stars shining uninhibited by city light seemed so close above my head that I might almost reach them, and I listened to the distinct and ominous sound of drumming. (sciencemag.org)
From the lingering scent of rum in air to the pleasant sound of drumming in the distance, the Caribbean offers a slice of paradise. (thomascook.com)
But a sermon has been added to some services; wooden chairs often replace tatami mats with rounded pillows on the floor: tape - recorded music sometimes replaces the sound of drums, wooden blocks and bamboo flutes. (religion-online.org)