to drumroll

Examples

• All

• The band drumrolled as the winner's name was read aloud.

• The band will drumroll before the big reveal.

• The drummer drumrolled before the magician revealed his final trick.

• As the tension built, someone drumrolled on the table with their fingers.

• As the audience waited for the announcement, the drummer began to drumroll on his snare drum, building excitement in the room.

• She drumrolled her fingers on the table to create suspense before revealing her surprise.

• The host started to drumroll on the microphone, signaling that the winner would soon be announced.

Synonyms

D

to drum

vsto drumroll

5 1.0

To play a hollow instrument by hitting it to make a steady beat

is a quick patterned sequence used to create suspense

B

to beat out

vsto drumroll

2 3.6

Make a rhythm by hitting something repeatedly, like a drum

is faster and used to build suspense and emphasis

P

to pound a beat

vsto drumroll

• Informal

1 7.7

Play a loud, strong rhythm on a drum or instrument

is faster and aims to build suspense rather than force

T

to thump out

vsto drumroll

1 7.0

To play a strong, repeated beat by hitting an instrument like a drum

is quicker and aims to build suspense rather than loudness

How Dramatic

to pound

225 1.3

to drumroll

3.5

to beat

• NSFW

∞ 1.2

to tap

174 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology