drummer
noun/ˈdrʌmər/
Frequency rank: #6,190 most common English word
Meaning
a person who plays the drums in a band or musical group.
Example sentence
The crowd cheered loudly when the drummer started playing a fast solo on stage.
Synonyms & related words
- percussionist
- musician
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