The fighting armies had left behind a drum, which was lying near a tree. 
ðʌ faɪtɪŋ ɑɹmiz hæd lɛft bɪhaɪnd ʌ dɹʌm, wɪtʃ wɑz laɪɪŋ nɪɹ ʌ tɹi. 
 Indian's voice is monotone yet very clear, spoken at a moderate pace in an environment with minimal reverberation.