tom-tom /tomˈtom/, also (esp formerly) tam-tam /tamˈtam/ or tum-tum /tumˈtum/

1. A Native American or oriental drum played with the hands
2. A similar drum used in jazz-bands, etc
3. Any primitive drum or substitute
4. (esp formerly) a Chinese gong, tam-tam

To beat on or play a tom-tom

• on one's own head be it
• on one's own hook
• on one's pantables
• on one's person
• on one's plate
• on one's toes
• on one's uppers
• on one's watch
• on order
• on pain of
• on paper
• on penalty of
• on pins and needles
• on prescription
• on principle
• on purpose
• on record
• on remand
• on request
• onrush
• onrushes
• ons
• ONS
• on schedule
• on-screen