The drums pounded, the cymbals clashed.

Meaning: The drums were hit hard and repeatedly, while the cymbals were hit together to make a loud, harsh sound.

Choice of Words: Drums are percussion instruments played by hitting them with sticks or hands. Pounded means to hit something hard and repeatedly. Cymbals are percussion instruments consisting of two metal discs that are hit together. Clashed means to make a loud, harsh sound by hitting two things together.

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The drums thundered, the cymbals clanged.

Meaning: This means that the drums were making a very loud, deep sound like thunder, and the cymbals were making a loud, metallic sound. It's like a very powerful performance on these instruments.

Choice of Words: Thundered means to make a loud, deep sound like thunder, and Clanged means to make a loud, metallic sound. Drums and Cymbals are both musical instruments that make loud sounds when played. So, this sentence describes a very loud, powerful sound made by these instruments.

The drums boomed, the cymbals crashed.

Meaning: This means that the drums were making a deep, resonant sound, and the cymbals were making a loud, sudden noise. It's like a very loud, powerful performance on these instruments.

Choice of Words: Boomed means to make a deep, resonant sound, and Crashed means to make a loud, sudden noise. Drums and Cymbals are both musical instruments that make loud sounds when played. So, this sentence describes a loud, powerful sound made by these instruments.

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