What is another word for drumroll?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈʌmɹə͡ʊl] (IPA)

Drumroll is a noun that refers to the sound produced by a drum when it is beaten rapidly. There are many other words that can be used to describe the sound of a drumroll, including roll, tattoo, paradiddle, ratamacue, flamacue, snare drag, and flam. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation or meaning, and some of them are more specific to certain styles of music or drumming techniques. Regardless of which word you use, the sound of a drumroll is an important element of music and can add excitement, anticipation, and drama to any performance or composition.

What are the hypernyms for Drumroll?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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