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drum roll

/ˈdrʌm rəʊl/

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/ˈdrʌm rəʊl/B1formalart
  • ruНепрерывная, быстрая дробь барабана, обычно используемая для создания напряжения перед объявлением или драматическим моментом.

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.

    ruБарабанная дробь

    • 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.

    ruБарабанная дробь (в переносном смысле)

    • 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.