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drum-beating

drum-beating

3.9
Playing a drum loudly to attract attention or show support
  • noun
  • /drʌmˈbiːtɪŋ/
translation icon : tocar el tambor
  • Protesters used drum-beating to draw attention to their cause.

Because by repeating it, he makes that a kind of drum beat, a rhythmic pulse.

Examples

  • Excited fans started drum-beating as the team entered the stadium.

  • The drum-beating at the festival could be heard from blocks away.

  • The drum-beating at the rally was deafening.

  • She enjoys drum-beating for environmental causes.

  • The drum-beating at the rally drew many people to the cause.

  • During the parade, the drum-beating energized the crowd and encouraged their participation.

  • He joined the team for its drum-beating campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

Synonyms

drumbeat
vsdrum-beating
4 1.6

A repeated sound made by hitting a drum

is performed specifically to attract attention or show support
drumming
vsdrum-beating
2 1.8

Playing drums to make music

is done mainly for attracting attention or showing support rather than music

Surface Forms

drum-beating singular
drum-beatings plural

Morphology

drum-beating = drum + beat (transparent) = drum + beat + ing

The meaning is directly compositional: it refers to the act of beating a drum.

Etymology

Drum-beating comes from the simple action of hitting a drum to make a steady beat that calls people and shows support, like drums at a festival or protest. So, drum-beating means making loud noise to 'attract attention' or to 'show support'.