1
: one that plays a drum
—sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
march to a different drummer
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The band got a new drummer.
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Her vocals soared, her band—featuring powerful performances from the women drummer and guitarists—matched her intensity, and the production included pyro effects and a sky full of streamers that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Hodge says the aim was to tap as many Chicago artists and musicians — from local bucket drummers to cast members like Shea Couleé — to capture the true texture of the city.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
As founding member Rachael Price explained in a recent interview, the seed was planted when the band decided to engage in a songwriter’s retreat at drummer/backup vocalist Mike Calabrese’s Vermont home in early 2023.
—Dave Gil De Rubio, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
The drummer found a balance between the two projects.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Hodge says the aim was to tap as many Chicago artists and musicians — from local bucket drummers to cast members like Shea Couleé — to capture the true texture of the city.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
As founding member Rachael Price explained in a recent interview, the seed was planted when the band decided to engage in a songwriter’s retreat at drummer/backup vocalist Mike Calabrese’s Vermont home in early 2023.
—Dave Gil De Rubio, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
The drummer found a balance between the two projects.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drummer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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drummer
noun
drum·mer
ˈdrəm-ər 
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: one that plays a drum
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