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drum roll
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drum roll
(noun)
drum roll
noun
plural
drum rolls
drum roll
noun
plural
drum rolls
Britannica Dictionary definition of DRUM ROLL
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a continuous sound made by a series of very quick hits on a drum especially in order to introduce an exciting public announcement, act, etc.
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