drummer
/'drʌmə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who plays a drum or drums: A musician who performs on a percussion instrument, typically as part of a band, orchestra, or ensemble.
Usage
- The word "drummer" specifically refers to the person performing the action of playing a drum. It is a common term in music contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The band is looking for a new drummer.
- She has been a professional drummer for over a decade.
- The drummer kept a steady beat throughout the song.
Advanced Usage
- "Drummer" in figurative language: Sometimes used metaphorically to refer to someone who sets a pace or rhythm for a group.
- In our project team, she is the drummer, keeping everyone on schedule.
Variants and Related Words
- Drum (n): The percussion instrument played by a drummer.
- Drum (v): The action of playing a drum.
- Drumming (n): The activity or skill of playing a drum.
Synonyms
- Percussionist: A musician who plays percussion instruments (a broader term that includes drummers).
- Beat keeper: An informal term emphasizing the rhythmic role.
Related Phrases
- "March to the beat of a different drummer": An idiom meaning to behave or think differently from most people.
- He's always been creative and marches to the beat of a different drummer.
Noun
- someone who plays a drum