Meaning of the word "drum machine" in English

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drum machine

US /ˈdrʌm məˌʃiːn/
UK /ˈdrʌm məˌʃiːn/
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Noun

1.

an electronic musical instrument that imitates the sound of a drum kit or other percussion instruments, and can play pre-programmed or user-created drum patterns

Example:
The producer used a vintage drum machine to create the beat for the song.
Many electronic music genres rely heavily on the sounds generated by a drum machine.
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