Baterista (en. Drummer)

/bateɾista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Person who plays the drums in a band or musical ensemble.

Example Sentence: The drummer of the band is very talented.

El baterista de la banda es muy talentoso.

Definition: Musician specialized in rhythms and percussion.

Example Sentence: The drummer set the rhythm of the song.

El baterista marcó el ritmo de la canción.

Definition: Member of a group responsible for percussion.

Example Sentence: Drummers are often the heart of the music.

Los bateristas suelen ser el corazón de la música.

Etymology/Origin: From the Spanish 'batería', which comes from French 'batterie'.

Phrase: studio drummer

Meaning: Drummer who records in a recording studio.

baterista de estudio

Phrase: on-duty drummer

Meaning: Drummer who plays at a specifically assigned event or concert.

baterista de turno

Phrase: session drummer

Meaning: Drummer who is hired to record music without being a permanent member of the band.

baterista de sesión

Related Word: drums

Description: Percussion instrument made up of drums and cymbals.

batería

Related Word: percussion

Description: Set of instruments that produce sound when struck.

percusión

Related Word: music

Description: Art of combining sounds in time.

música

Slang Meaning: Plays various rhythms on the drums.

Example: That drummer is a real 'machine' on stage.

Ese baterista es un verdadero 'machine' en el escenario.

Slang Meaning: Performs an impressive solo on the drums.

Example: The drummer showcased his 'solo' during the concert.

El baterista se lució con su 'solo' durante el concierto.