Drumroll
(noun)
A rapid series of drumbeats used as a signal for attention or emphasis, especially in music and theater.
Origin:
From drum + roll.
Examples:
- The audience grew quiet as the drummer started a dramatic drumroll.
- The announcer asked for a drumroll before revealing the winner of the contest.
- The drumroll built to a crescendo as the curtain rose on the show.
- The drumroll is often used to create suspense or excitement.
- The drumroll added rhythm and energy to the performance.