To march to one's own drum is often admired in artists who refuse to follow mainstream styles.

Even though everyone else followed the corporate dress code, Maria continued to march to the beat of a different drum, wearing bright colors and quirky accessories to the office.

To march to the beat of one's own drum is to embrace differences that others may not understand.

The marching band added a row of tom-tom drums to intensify the rhythm during the parade.

For the world music festival, the ensemble carried a set of double-conical drums that produced a surprisingly resonant, low-frequency pulse.

At the festival, the musicians played a rhythmic pattern on the double conical drums that echoed through the valley.

The orchestra ordered three concert bass drums for the upcoming season.

After the gig, the drummer inspected the worn drumheads to see which ones needed replacing.

The sudden drumbeating signaled the start of the ceremony.

The ancient ritual was accompanied by loud drumbeatings that echoed across the valley.