German Conversation · Level 148
30 words
German word
Schlagzeuger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlaːkˌtsɔɪ̯gɐ/
Meaning
- masculine noundrummer
Example
Der Schlagzeuger spielt in der Band.
The drummer plays in the band.
More examples
Als Schlagzeuger muss man ein gutes Timing haben.
As a drummer, you need to have good timing.
Core concept
A drummer turns separate strikes on drums and cymbals into the steady rhythmic framework of a song.
Common phrases
als Schlagzeuger arbeiten
work as a drummer
Schlagzeuger in der Band
the band's drummer
professioneller Schlagzeuger
professional drummer
Similar words
Drummer: A band member who plays the drum kit and creates the song's rhythm.
Perkussionist: A musician who uses many percussion instruments to create rhythms and special sounds.
Trommler: A musician who mainly beats a drum to mark the beat or rhythm.
Definition in German
Schlagzeuger ist eine Person, die Perkussionsinstrumente wie Snare, Bassdrum und Becken spielt und die Rhythmusgruppe ergänzt.
Word origin
Schlagzeuger is formed from the noun Schlagzeug and the agent-forming suffix -er, which creates a person associated with an activity or instrument.
Usage tips
- German commonly says 'Schlagzeug spielen' without an article when referring to playing the instrument in general.
Other meanings
- percussionistnoun
Related words
- Schlagzeugdrum setnoun
- Schlagzeugspieldrummingnoun
- Schlagzeugerinwoman drummernoun