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drum monitor

drum monitor

5.6
A stage speaker that helps a drummer hear themselves and the band
  • noun
  • /drʌm ˈmɒnɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : monitor de tambor
  • The band rented a drum monitor to ensure the drummer could hear the rest of the musicians clearly.

Examples

  • The sound engineer positioned the drum monitor directly in front of the drummer during the show.

  • During the concert, the drum monitor had to be adjusted because it was too loud.

  • A high-quality drum monitor can make a significant difference in live performances.

  • The drum monitor helped the drummer hear the band better.

  • I need a new drum monitor for my performances.

  • A high-quality drum monitor is essential for drummers to hear their performance clearly on stage.

  • To improve the mix, they added a drum monitor to help the drummer stay in sync with the band.

Synonyms

stage monitor
vsdrum monitor
  • Specialized
3.3

A speaker on stage that faces performers so they can hear themselves

is aimed specifically at drummers rather than performers in general
monitor speaker
vsdrum monitor
  • Specialized
4.5

A loud speaker on stage that faces performers so they can hear themselves

is intended specifically for the drummer to hear the band and self

How Loud

PA
22 5.1
drum monitor
  • Specialized
5.6
monitor speaker
  • Specialized
4.5

Surface Forms

drum monitor singular
drum monitors plural

Morphology

drum + monitor

The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'drum' (the instrument) with 'monitor' (a speaker or device that allows someone to hear a signal): a monitor used for the drum. This is a regular noun–noun compound following common compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The noun drum monitor comes from the stage: a monitor is a speaker that points at musicians, and a drum monitor is the speaker put next to the drums so the drummer can hear the band. So the name means 'a stage speaker for drummers'.