noun
- rapid continuous beats on a drum, especially to create suspense or announce something important
Usage: plural of drumroll
Examples
- The magician asked for drumrolls before revealing his final trick.
- Drumrolls echoed through the theater as the winner was announced.
- The band’s drumrolls built excitement before the chorus.
- She could hear drumrolls coming from the music room.
- The ceremony featured several dramatic drumrolls.
- Drumrolls are commonly used in circuses and variety shows.