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Drumline

Drumline

1 6.0
A 2002 film about a talented college marching band drummer
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdrʌmˌlaɪn/
: Drumline
  • The inspiring story of "Drumline" highlights the challenges faced by members of a collegiate marching band.
  • the film Drumline

It wasn't there, you know, but I read and I didn't get it, you know, and that movie went on to be Drumline.

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Examples

  • "Drumline" is a film that showcases the exciting life of a college marching band drummer.

  • I really liked Drumline," Freshman Annie Lu said.

    Blog text (16)

  • [SERVO MIMICS DRUMLINE]

    Warrior of the Lost World (1983)

  • In the movie "Drumline," the main character learns the importance of teamwork and discipline.

Compounds

drumline
  • US
1 3.7

A group of people who play drums together in a marching band

Surface Forms

Drumline main

Morphology

Drumline = drum + line (transparent) = drum + line

The compound 'drum' + 'line' clearly denotes a line or section of drummers, a meaning that is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

Drumline is a name made from drum, the instrument that makes a strong 'beat', and line, meaning a 'row' or 'group'. A drumline is the group of drummers who march and play together, so the film Drumline is about those drummers, their music, and team spirit.