A talking drum is an African drum whose pitch can be regulated to mimic human speech.

Talking drum may also refer to:

• "Talking Drum", a song on the album Tin Drum (album) by Japan
• "Talking Drum", a song on the album Exorcising Ghosts by Japan
• "The Talking Drum", a song on the album Larks' Tongues in Aspic by King Crimson

• Drums in communication