drum roll
Definition
- Noun:
- A rapid, continuous series of drumbeats: A "drum roll" is the sound produced by quickly and repeatedly striking a drum, especially a snare drum, creating a sustained, rolling sound. It is often used to build anticipation or excitement.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- A dramatic drum roll preceded the announcement of the winner.
- The magician paused, waiting for a drum roll from the orchestra before revealing his final trick.
Advanced Usage
- "Drum roll, please!": A spoken phrase used humorously or dramatically to request a drum roll sound effect, signaling that an important or surprising announcement is about to be made.
- And the answer is... drum roll, please... forty-two!
Variants and Related Words
- Roll (n): In music, a rapid succession of beats, especially on a drum.
- The piece ended with a snare drum roll.
Synonyms
- Ruff: A quick drum roll, often on a snare drum.
- Paradiddle: A specific drumming pattern or rudiment, different from a continuous roll.
Noun
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the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously
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