drum circle

collocation in English

meaningsofdrumandcircle

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drum
noun[C]
uk
/drʌm/us
/drʌm/
a musical instrument, especially one made from a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or ...
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circle
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.kəl/us
/ˈsɝː.kəl/
a continuous curved line, the points of which are always the same distance away from a fixed central point, or the area inside such ...
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(Definition ofdrumandcirclefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He is seen by many as the person who conceived and developed the idea of the facilitated communitydrumcircle.
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The festival boasts a valley stage (main stage), village stage (secondary stage), dancehall anddrumcircle, which can all feature music running concurrently.
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In this way, the experience can be thought of as a standardized drumming circle, as opposed to the more free-flowing and open communitydrumcircle.
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They are distinct from a drumming group or troupe in that thedrumcircleis an end in itself rather than preparation for a performance.
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The determining criteria for adrumcircleis that the music is improvised and co-created by the participants.
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Its name is onomatopoetic, referring to thedrumcirclethat forms the focal point of the gathering.
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Conducting is not normally part of a traditional (community)drumcircle, and therefore makes this type of circle a unique experience and very different from a community circle.
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It is a drumming ceremony that takes place in a circle, but very different in content and form than adrumcircle(improvised community drumming jam).
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Community drum circles often attract both regular and drop-in participants of all ages and can take place just about anywhere.
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Typically, people gather to drum in drum circles with others from the surrounding community.
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There was a small edible garden in the cornfield, and the site was used for film screenings and drum circles.
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It includes live music, food and drink vending which benefit local non-profit organizations, attendees in colorful costumes, and very large drum circles.
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The festival includes international and local music, handcrafts, dancing, cuisine, children's activities, outdoor adventures, drum circles, a zipline, canoeing, etc.
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Community drum circles differ from facilitated or conducted drum circles in that the music is entirely improvised through a process of group interaction.
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An open-stage concert is occasionally held on at least one evening and large drum circles play on some evenings.
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The festival grounds also include extensive space for music jams and drum circles.
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Other events held during the festival include drum circles, campsite contests, new musical product demonstrations, educational seminars for young musicians, and charity events.
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Hull's facilitated drum circles are specifically "non" culturally specific.
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