drumbeat

A noun referring to the sound produced by striking a drum, or a persistent, rhythmic pattern of sound or advocacy.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa el sonido producido al golpear un tambor, o un sonido rítmico y constante, así como una campaña o insistencia repetitiva y persistente.

1. Sound of a drum A2 formal

   The rhythmic sound produced by striking a drum.

   • The steady drumbeat echoed through the valley.
   • He could hear the drumbeat from the parade miles away.
   • The drumbeat set the pace for the dancers.

   🇪🇸Sonido de tambor

   Sinónimos: beatdrummingpoundingrataplanrub-a-dubtattoo

2. Military signal B2 formal

   A drumbeat used as a military signal, especially for lowering the flag at sunset.

   • The soldiers stood at attention during the evening drumbeat.
   • The drumbeat signaled the end of the day's duties.
   • At sunset, the drumbeat was heard across the base.

   🇪🇸Redoble militar

   Sinónimos: retreattattoo

3. Vocal advocacy C1 formal

   A strong and persistent promotion or support of a cause or idea.

   • The senator's drumbeat for healthcare reform grew louder.
   • There was a constant drumbeat of criticism against the policy.
   • The organization maintained a steady drumbeat of awareness campaigns.

   🇪🇸campaña insistente

   Sinónimos: blitzcampaigncrusadedrivepush

• drumbeats plural form
• drumbeats' possessive plural form
• drumbeat's possessive singular form