drummer

Everyday

1. A drummer is a person who plays the drums, for example in a band, orchestra or marching band. tree →
2. (older use) A drummer boy beat a drum for marching soldiers. tree →
3. (US, old-fashioned) A travelling salesman. tree →

In the lessons

In music lessons and school bands; a drummer keeps the beat for everyone. Phrases: «the band's drummer», «drummer boy», «march to the beat of a different drummer» (to do things your own way).

Examples

• My brother is the drummer in the school band. tree →
• The drummer kept a steady beat. tree →
• The drummer counted «one, two, three, four» before the song. tree →
• In old battles, a drummer boy marched with the soldiers. tree →
• She wants to be a drummer when she grows up. tree →
• He marches to the beat of a different drummer; he does things his own way. tree →
• The drummer beat a roll--a roll of joy. tree →

Note

Double m: drummer, drumming. Related: drum, drumsticks. The drummer usually sits at the back of the stage with the drum kit.