要。因为英语表达的是一个以上的鼓（复数），如架子鼓就是由多个鼓组成的，因此，play the drums要加s。Drum可以用作名词，意思是鼓；也可以用作动词，意思是打鼓。
The sounds of gongs and drums echoed in the great hall.
大会堂里锣鼓喧天。
There were old people, young people; they beat the drums through the day.
其中有老人，也有年轻人，他们整天都在敲锣打鼓。
The square, amidst the deafening sound of drums and gongs, presented a scene of noisy hilarity.
广场上锣鼓喧天，场面可热火啦！
Bells and drums resounded.
钟鼓喈喈。
Drums and gongs made a terrible racket.
鼓乐喧阗。