I've Got a Drum Trivia Quiz

Answer: Drumlin

The word drumlin is taken from the Gaelic language where it referred to a rounded hill or mound. Drumlins typically occur in groups. The elongated or tapering end of the hill points to the direction in which the glacier flowed.

Answer: Conundrum

Conundrum can mean both a difficult question like a puzzle or a difficult decision like a dilemma. It is believed to have been coined as a prank by university students in the 16th century as a pun for a fussy or pedantic person. An early spelling variant of this word was quonundrum.

Answer: Drumble

While the word drumble is not in use now, it had multiple meanings in earlier times. It could be used to describe a slow-witted or unintelligent person. Another use was to describe a draught animal that had become slow due to old age. It could also be used to indicate a state of confusion.

Answer: Drumroll

The Oxford dictionary defines a drumroll as "a rapid succession of beats sounded on a drum, often used to introduce an announcement or event". This has now become a staple on most television and award shows globally while announcing the winner.

Answer: Humdrum

Humdrum means anything that is drab and unexciting. The use of this word dates back to the mid-16th century. Initially it was also used to describe a boring person.

Answer: Doldrums

The doldrums is a nautical term used for the areas of low pressure around the equator in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. These regions were notorious for having no winds for prolonged periods, stranding the sailing ships. The term is now also used to refer to a state of depression or despondency.

Answer: Quadrumvirs

A quadrumvirate is a rule by four persons. Each person is known as a quadrumvir. This was a position in the Ancient Roman society. Four citizens were elected to this post by the Senate. They then had powers over the police and jurisdiction.

Answer: Drumstick

Separate parts of the chicken are sold in packs to suit different cooking requirements. Drumstick refers to the leg piece and serves well at a barbeque. Other parts include the wingette (part of the wing), the breast or chest and the wing tip (sometimes called flapper).

Answer: Panjandrum

The word panjandrum is generally used negatively to poke fun at someone who thinks too much of themselves. It is a nonsense word with no real etymological roots that was coined by the playwright Samuel Foote in the mid-18th century.

Answer: Eardrum

The eardrum is the colloquial or layman term for the tympanic membrane or myringa. It separates the outer ear from the middle ear. A rupture in this membrane can lead to permanent hearing loss.