drumcentric
Drumcentric is an adjective used in music criticism and production to describe works in which the drums are the primary focus of the arrangement, rhythm, and overall drive. The term implies that the percussion parts establish the character of the piece more than melody or harmony.
Key characteristics include a prominent and often complex drum groove, emphasis on kick and snare placement,
In practice, drumcentric production might involve treating drums as the lead voice, using intensified transient control,
Within genres, drumcentric approaches are common in rock and metal, where drum patterns define tempo and energy;