Drummer: meaning, definitions and examples

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drummer

 

[ หˆdrสŒmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music performance

A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, typically in a band or musical ensemble. Drummers provide the rhythm and are crucial for maintaining the tempo of the music.

Synonyms

drum player, percussionist

Examples of usage

  • The drummer kept the beat perfectly during the concert.
  • She has always wanted to be a drummer in a rock band.
  • The talented drummer was the highlight of the show.

Translations

Translations of the word "drummer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baterista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlagzeuger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ drummer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝั‰ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perkusista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท batteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baterista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท davulcu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋Ÿฌ๋จธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงู„ุทุจูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bubenรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bubenรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ“ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bobnar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trommuleikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™ndษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baterista

Etymology

The word 'drummer' originates from the late Middle English word 'drum' which itself comes from the Middle Dutch 'drom' meaning 'drum'. The suffix '-er' is used to denote someone who performs a specific action, in this case, one who plays the drum. Drumming has been an integral part of music and culture across various civilizations since ancient times, serving not only as a means of entertainment but also for communication, rituals, and celebrations. The evolution of various drum types and drumming styles has led to the modern drummer being a versatile musician capable of playing in numerous genres, from classical to jazz to rock.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,898, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.