Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drumline

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.14 in modern English

Syllables: drum-line
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A group of percussionists in a marching band, consisting of the battery and front ensemble.

Etymology

From drum + line.

Inflected Forms

drumlines (plural) drum line (alternative)

Questions

What does drumline mean?: A group of percussionists in a marching band, consisting of the battery and front ensemble.
Where does drumline come from?: From drum + line.

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