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drummer

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/ˈdrʌmər/ · drum-mer

A person who plays a drum, especially as part of a band or musical group.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who plays a drum, especially as part of a band or musical group.

ایک شخص جو ڈھول بجاتا ہے، خاص طور پر ایک بینڈ یا موسیقی کے گروپ کا حصہ ہوتا ہے۔

ڈرمَر

drummer

Synonyms

percussionistmusicianbeatkeeperپرکشنسٹموسیقارموسیقی کا ماہر

Antonyms

singerguitaristpianistگلوکارگٹاریپیانیست

Common Collocations

  • lead drummer
  • session drummer
  • drummer in a band

Example Sentences

The drummer kept the rhythm steady throughout the performance.

ڈرمَر نے پورے پرفارمنس کے دوران تال مستحکم رکھی۔

drummer ne poore performance ke dauraan taal mustahkam rakhi.

She is an experienced drummer who has played in many bands.

وہ ایک تجربہ کار ڈرمَر ہے جس نے کئی بینڈز میں پرفارم کیا ہے۔

woh aik tajriba kaar drummer hai jis ne kai bands mein perform kiya hai.

The drummer's solo was the highlight of the concert.

ڈرمَر کا سولو کانسرٹ کی خاص بات تھی۔

drummer ka solo concert ki khaas baat thi.

Easily Confused With

drumstick:A drumstick is a stick used to play drums, while a drummer is a person who plays the drums.

Word Family

drum
nounڈھول

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a drummer as the heartbeat of a band.

Imagine a lively band with a drummer energetically playing to energize the audience.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

شورِ طرب میں ڈھول کی آواز نہ ہو، زندگی میں خوشیوں کا راز نہ ہو

Shor-e-tarab mein dhol ki awaaz na ho, Zindagi mein khushiyon ka raaz na ho.

In the noise of joy, if there's no sound of the drum, There might be no secret of happiness in life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو ڈھول کی آواز سناتا ہے، وہی رقص بھی کراتا ہے

Jo dhol ki awaaz sunata hai, wohi raqs bhi karata hai.

He who plays the drum, also dances to it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "drommer" — a person who plays a drum

First known use: 15th century

The word 'drummer' evolved from the Middle English term 'drommer', which was derived from 'drum', reflecting the role of one who plays this instrument.