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Drum Machine (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /drum-mash-een/

Also spelled or known as: Drum-Machine

Plural: Drum Machines

What does Drum Machine mean?

A programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns.

An analog drum machine is a programmable electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. A drum machine imitates the sounds of a drum kit. The most famous drum machine is the Roland TR-808.

Drum Machine Synonyms: Beatbox, Beat Machine

Example sentence: “Let’s make a beat with the drum machine.”

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