The present participle of flam; playing multiple rapid beats on a drum or striking something with flames.
From the verb 'flam,' which originated in drumming terminology, likely from imitative origins. Applied metaphorically to any rapid striking or flaming action.
In drumming, 'flamming' is a technique where you strike a drum with two sticks almost simultaneously but slightly offset—the name perfectly captures the quick fire percussion sound, like tiny flames bursting.
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