drum roll

• دَقَّةٌ سَرِيعَةٌ مُتَتَابِعَةٌ عَلَى الطَّبْلِ، تُسْتَخْدَمُ غَالِبًا لِخَلْقِ التَّوْتُّرِ قُبَيْلَ إِعْلَانٍ أَوْ لَحْظَةٍ دِرَامَاتِيكِيَّةٍ.

A continuous, rapid beating of a drum, typically used to build suspense before an announcement or dramatic moment.

1. Drumming techniqueB1formal

   A continuous, rapid succession of beats on a drum, often used to build suspense before an announcement.

   دَقّ الطَّبْل

   • The drummer performed a dramatic drum roll before the winner was announced.
   • A long drum roll filled the theater as the curtain rose.
   • The audience waited in silence for the drum roll to end.

2. Figurative suspenseB2informal

   A moment of anticipation or buildup before a reveal or important statement.

   دقة الطبول (بالمعنى المجازي)

   • And now, drum roll please... the winner is Sarah!
   • He paused for a drum roll before telling us the surprise.
   • The announcement was preceded by a virtual drum roll on social media.