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drummer
" Even when I go do comedy stuff live, I can still feel the drummer in me about to go onstage."
Fred Armisen

Meaning of "drummer" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF DRUMMER

ˈdrʌmə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRUMMER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Drummer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRUMMER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Drummer

A drummer is a musician who plays drums, which includes a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a wide assortment of musical genres. The term percussionist applies to a musician who performs struck musical instruments of numerous diverse shapes, sizes and applications. Most contemporary western ensembles bands for rock, pop, jazz, R&B etc. include a drummer for purposes including but not limited to timekeeping. Most drummers of this particular designation work within the context of a larger contingent that may also include, keyboard and/or guitar, auxiliary percussion and bass. Said ensembles may also include melodic based mallet percussion including but not limited to: vibraphone, marimba and/or xylophone. The rhythm section, being the core metronomic foundation with which other melodic instruments, including voices, may present the harmonic/melodic portion of the material.

Definition of drummer in the English dictionary

The first definition of drummer in the dictionary is a person who plays a drum or set of drums. Other definition of drummer is a salesman, esp a travelling salesman. Drummer is also the slowest shearer in a team.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRUMMER

bummer · comer · crumber · cummer · downcomer · gumma · gummer · hummer · incomer · latecomer · midsummer · mummer · newcomer · overcomer · plumber · rummer · skummer · strummer · summer · thrummer

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRUMMER

drumbeater · drumble · drumbledrane · drumfire · drumfish · drumhead · drumhead cabbage · drumhead court-martial · drumhead service · drumlike · drumlin · drumly · drummed · drummer boy · drummies · drumming · Drummond of Hawthornden · drummy · drums · drumstick

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRUMMER

breastsummer · bressummer · dimmer · double drummer · glummer · hammer · high summer · Indian summer · jammer · kettledrummer · programmer · Saint Luke´s summer · Saint Martin´s summer · scummer · shimmer · snow-in-summer · swimmer · trimmer · yammer · Zimmer

Synonyms and antonyms of drummer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «drummer» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF DRUMMER

Find out the translation of drummer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of drummer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «drummer» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

鼓手
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

batería
570 millions of speakers
en

English

drummer
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

ढोलकिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طَبَّال
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

барабанщик
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

baterista
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ঢাকি
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

batteur
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Pemain drum
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Trommler
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ドラマー
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

드러머
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Drummer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người đánh trống
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

டிரம்மர்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

पडघम वाजवणारा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

davulcu
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

batterista
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

dobosz
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

барабанщик
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

toboșar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ντράμερ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tromspeler
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trummis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trommeslager
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of drummer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRUMMER»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about drummer

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10 QUOTES WITH «DRUMMER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word drummer.
1
Malin Akerman
I was a groupie for a year and followed a band. I dated the drummer of the band.
2
Fred Armisen
Even when I go do comedy stuff live, I can still feel the drummer in me about to go onstage.
3
Brody Armstrong
A drummer is usually like the backbone.
4
B.o.B
I can tell you who I'd like to work with as far as rock legends. Definitely Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters. Of course Linkin Park. Actually, I already worked with Travis Barker on a couple of things. Gotta let the drummer get some. Possibly Paramore, Hayley Williams.
5
Chet Baker
The drummer; he inspired me to play like no one else I have ever met.
6
Brooke Burke
When I was young, I wanted to do something more low-key, like become a drummer in a rock band.
7
Matt Cameron
I think every band is a little cautious when the drummer starts to write tunes.
8
Matt Cameron
I love the way Pharell is laying down great drum tracks. He is a great drummer.
9
Randy Castillo
I'd just play 'til my hands fell off. My parents would yell at me to stop because they couldn't stand the noise any more! I was terrible! It must have been hard for them to listen to me as a beginning drummer.
10
Damien Chazelle
As a drummer, you're always fighting for a level that you never quite attain.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRUMMER»

Discover the use of drummer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to drummer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Advanced techniques for the modern drummer: coordinated ...
Dedicated to Sanford Moeller, this book proves Jim's teaching techniques like no other.
Jim Chapin, 2002
2
Peasant Fires: The Drummer of Niklashausen
His scrupulousness and sensitivity make for a small but valuable book." —Publishers Weekly "Fascinating and well written, this is highly recommended for academic and larger public libraries."Â —Library Journal "Richard Wunderli... ...
Richard M. Wunderli, 1992
3
The Drummer Boy
A Talented blind drummer boy and singer moved from place to place entertaining people with his performance.
Cyprian Ekwensi, 1991
4
Style Studies for the Creative Drummer
Each study contains basic rhythms plus practical variations---all proven successful in numerous playing situations. Includes John's phrasing techniques which are applied to all the rhythms.
John Xepoleas, 1993
5
Drummer Hoff
A picture book, from an old folk verse, which tells of the building of a cannon as each soldier brings a part.
Barbara Emberley, 2007
6
The Total Jazz Drummer
This book features many of the styles that make the instrument and genre of jazz drumming so challenging yet rewarding: from second line (street beat), bossa nova, Samba, clave, mambo and salsa to Songo, Bembe, Abakwa and Calypso.
Sunny Jain, Alfred Publishing, 2007
7
The Versatile Drummer: A Complete Course in a Variety of ...
Become a diverse and in-demand drummer by learning drumbeats in a wide variety of styles---from rock and jazz to reggae and Afro-Cuban, warm-ups and stick control exercises to improve your technique, reading exercises to prepare you for ...
Pete Sweeney, 2008
8
The Little Drummer Girl
Helga is an educated German girl of the middle classes, who believes that only action can speak for ideas. The Little Drummer Girl is a thrilling, deeply moving and courageous novel.
John le Carré, 2008
9
The Total Rock Drummer: A Fun and Comprehensive Overview of ...
This is the one place to get everything you need to make you a great rock drummer.
Mike Michalkow, 2008
10
Drummer Girl
Sid is a great drummer, but what is she willing to do to become part of the band?
Karen Bass, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRUMMER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term drummer is used in the context of the following news items.
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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd avoids jail for threatening to kill employee
Phil Rudd, the AC/DC drummer, on Thursday avoided prison for drug possession and threatening to kill an employee, but a New Zealand judge ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
AC/DC drummer gets home detention
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is sentenced to eight months home detention in New Zealand for threatening to kill and drugs offences. «Reuters, Jul 15»
3
Just another day in the life of a rock star! 5SOS drummer Ashton …
The 5SOS drummer, who is originally from Hornsby, Sydney, jetted into LAX on Wednesday before heading to shopping complex The Grove ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Man spends 90th birthday as volunteer drummer
he said from the Long Center in Clearwater, where he volunteers as a drummer for The Arc Tampa Bay program. "We have fun." Orchard ... «WTSP 10 News, Jul 15»
5
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd thanks fans for 'fantastic' support
A leaked video of Ariana Grande has gone viral as she is caught licking donuts made for other customers then expresses some "misinterpreted" thoughts on her ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd thanks fans ahead of court appearance
... Rudd thanks fans ahead of court appearance. 4 minutes ago. share. One News. Source: AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd thanks fans ahead of court appearance ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
7
CANDLEBOX Officially Parts Ways With Guitarist PETER KLETT …
The CANDLEBOX lineup continues with current member Adam Kury on bass and guitar, drummer Dave Krusen, who played with CANDLEBOX ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»
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Mike Portnoy Praises 'Absolutely Insane' Dream Theater Covers by …
This isn't the first time we're writing about 8-year-old drummer Avery Molek. We've shared two covers from the then 6-year-old — one was his ... «Loudwire, Jul 15»
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Inside Plain White T's Drummer Tim Lopez's Wedding!
Plain White T's drummer Tim Lopez was ready for love when he went on the quickly-cancelled 2012 reality show aptly dubbed, Ready for Love, ... «Brides.com, Jul 15»
10
The Happy Drummer
Tris Imboden, drummer for rock band Chicago and longtime local, has the most infectious laugh in all of Malibu. He radiates sunshine in a ... «Malibu Times, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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