drum-call
Definition
- Noun:
- A signal or summons given by the beat of a drum, historically used in military contexts to convey orders or assemble troops.
- By extension, any urgent or emphatic call to action, often conveyed with repetitive or insistent communication.
Usage Examples
- (A drumbeat signal to assemble troops.)
- (An urgent, insistent call for action.)
Advanced Usage
- "to sound a drum-call": to issue a summons or urgent appeal.
- The mayor sounded a drum-call for volunteers to help with the flood relief. (He made an urgent appeal for assistance.)
Variants and Related Words
- Drum (n): a percussion instrument.
- Drumbeat (n): the sound or rhythm of a drum.
- Drummer (n): a person who plays the drum.
Synonyms
- Summons: an authoritative call to appear or assemble.
- Alarm: a warning or signal of danger.
- Bugle call: a similar military signal using a bugle.
Related Idioms
- Beat the drum for: to promote or support something enthusiastically.
- She beat the drum for environmental conservation at the conference. (She actively promoted the cause.)
- Drum up: to generate or solicit support or business.
- They tried to drum up interest in the new product. (They attempted to create interest.)