as in guitarist
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drummer
The trio was soon joined by trumpeter Aquiles Navarro and drummer Tcheser Holmes.
—
Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In 1970, North formed the band alongside vocalist and guitarist David Pack, bassist and vocalist Joe Puerta and drummer Burleigh Drummond.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer has undergone a period of extensive personal upheaval in recent years.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
The band’s longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins died in 2022.
Pre-sale ticket deals for the April 28 show at Total Mortgage Arena go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for drummer
Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
In 1970, North formed the band alongside vocalist and guitarist David Pack, bassist and vocalist Joe Puerta and drummer Burleigh Drummond.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer has undergone a period of extensive personal upheaval in recent years.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
The band’s longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins died in 2022.
Pre-sale ticket deals for the April 28 show at Total Mortgage Arena go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for drummer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drummer
Noun
-
Vai most recently performed in San Diego in 2024 as a member of BEAT, the ongoing King Crimson tribute band that teams him with Tool drummer Danny Carey and two Crimson alums, guitarist/singer Adrian Belew and bassist and stick player Tony Levin.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The legendary jazz guitarist from Lee’s Summit continues to keep his foot on the musical gas pedal, touring the nation and the world with only a rare day’s rest.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The multidisciplinary arts center in East Palo Alto is launching its inaugural Sunset Concerts series on May 9 with Pete Escovedo, a percussionist known for his work with Santana, Azteca and his own orchestra.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
His energetic playing as a concert percussionist is contagious amongst his peers and his talents are reliable.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Her mother had abandoned the family, and her father, a jazz pianist, was narcissistic to the point of cruelty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The 80-year-old entertainer was slated to appear at the Sydney Goldstein Theater on Thursday, April 9, for a conversation with singer and pianist Michael Feinstein as part of the City Arts & Lectures series.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The performance of the Rózsa just missed the 70th anniversary of its world premiere, the DSO then led by Walter Hendl, with the most famous violinist of the day, Jascha Heifetz.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
From the stage of Amsterdam's historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Unable to find work, Gadson joined the band as keyboardist and lead singer.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Keneally, also a veteran solo artist, later toured as a guitarist and keyboardist in several editions of Satriani’s band and recorded a solo piano album for Vai’s record label, Favored Nations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
-
The 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival lineup was announced at an event featuring saxophonist Joe Lovano, the 2026 artist-in-residence.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Her father was a jazz trombonist and her mother a pianist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Wayne Henderson, trombonist for the Jazz Crusaders, had co-produced the debut album, 1984’s Centipede, for Michael’s sister Rebbie with Michael, Tito, and Randy Jackson.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
My grandmother was the organist for the choir.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
-
An organist was holding court in the bar.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drummer. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
