Drumbeat
noun
The sound or rhythm made by a drum.
The dancers moved to the drumbeat.
Often appears as...
- steady drumbeat
- rhythmic drumbeat
noun
A guiding factor or driving force.
The drumbeat of progress cannot be stopped.
Often appears as...
- drumbeat of progress
- drumbeat of change
noun
Repeated occurrence or the regular repetition of something.
The constant drumbeat of criticism has taken its toll on his confidence.
Often appears as...
- drumbeat of criticism
- drumbeat of scandals
noun
The sound or rhythm made by a drum.
The dancers moved to the drumbeat.
Often appears as...
- steady drumbeat
- rhythmic drumbeat
noun
A guiding factor or driving force.
The drumbeat of progress cannot be stopped.
Often appears as...
- drumbeat of progress
- drumbeat of change
noun
Repeated occurrence or the regular repetition of something.
The constant drumbeat of criticism has taken its toll on his confidence.
Often appears as...
- drumbeat of criticism
- drumbeat of scandals
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Music Movement
Used to describe movement or dancing that follows the rhythm of a drum or drums.
They swayed to the drumbeat, perfectly in time with the music.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Drumbeats can symbolize cultural or traditional ceremonies in some societies.
The festival was opened with a drumbeat, signaling the start of celebrations.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensify Emotion
A drumbeat can add intensity and emotion to a scene in a movie or play.
The drumbeat grew louder as the hero prepared for the final battle.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Movement
Used to describe movement or dancing that follows the rhythm of a drum or drums.
They swayed to the drumbeat, perfectly in time with the music.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Drumbeats can symbolize cultural or traditional ceremonies in some societies.
The festival was opened with a drumbeat, signaling the start of celebrations.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensify Emotion
A drumbeat can add intensity and emotion to a scene in a movie or play.
The drumbeat grew louder as the hero prepared for the final battle.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Movement
Used to describe movement or dancing that follows the rhythm of a drum or drums.
They swayed to the drumbeat, perfectly in time with the music.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Drumbeats can symbolize cultural or traditional ceremonies in some societies.
The festival was opened with a drumbeat, signaling the start of celebrations.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensify Emotion
A drumbeat can add intensity and emotion to a scene in a movie or play.
The drumbeat grew louder as the hero prepared for the final battle.
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Animation basics: The...
The fewer frames something takes to happen, the less screen time it takes, which gives us faster action. The timing is about more than just speed, it's also about rhythm. Like a drumbeat or melody only exists when a song is being played, the timing of an action
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Gun violence as told by...
important work this is exactly why I became a journalist would it sway public opinion or a spark legislative change probably not but it would start a conversation about guns between each mass shooting this drumbeat needed to
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Blue Whale PIPE National...
suction-cup is on what the footage reveals is a deep water dive nearly a thousand feet down in the search for a swarm of krill yet another critter cam picks up a faint drumbeat just what John
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Michael Green: What the...
Is it any surprise that our world, marching to the drumbeat of GDP, is teetering on the brink of environmental disaster and filled with anger and conflict?
Video examples
Animation basics: The...
The fewer frames something takes to happen, the less screen time it takes, which gives us faster action. The timing is about more than just speed, it's also about rhythm. Like a drumbeat or melody only exists when a song is being played, the timing of an action
Video examples
Gun violence as told by...
important work this is exactly why I became a journalist would it sway public opinion or a spark legislative change probably not but it would start a conversation about guns between each mass shooting this drumbeat needed to
Video examples
Blue Whale PIPE National...
suction-cup is on what the footage reveals is a deep water dive nearly a thousand feet down in the search for a swarm of krill yet another critter cam picks up a faint drumbeat just what John
Video examples
Michael Green: What the...
Is it any surprise that our world, marching to the drumbeat of GDP, is teetering on the brink of environmental disaster and filled with anger and conflict?
Example 1 of 4
Quote examples
Paula Poundstone
American Comedian
I talk to a lot of librarians, and there's always a steady drumbeat of how libraries are places of community. But a lot of them have also recently - and just in the nick of time - refurbished, because during this economic downturn, people have a tendency to borrow instead of buy.
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Pritam Singh
Singaporean Author
We have to put the best team to offer a secure alternative to Singaporeans - let me stress, the best team, not the best individuals... The party must comprise members who work with others and not march to their own drumbeat.
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Phil Gramm
American Politician
I said we are in a mental recession. We keep getting the steady drumbeat of bad news... it's become a mental recession. We don't have measured negative growth. That's a fact, that's not a commentary.
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Billy Squier
American Musician
I'd always envisioned 'The Big Beat' leading off 'The Tale of the Tape' with the biggest drumbeat the rock world had ever heard. I knew I had something good... but I had no idea just how good.
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Matt Berninger
American Musician
The same song can have drastically different feels and personalities just by changing some minor things. A different drumbeat or some vocal overdub could completely transform the song.
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Kim Cattrall
English Actress
Really rejoice in being yourself. Have your own drumbeat.
Quote examples
Paula Poundstone
American Comedian
I talk to a lot of librarians, and there's always a steady drumbeat of how libraries are places of community. But a lot of them have also recently - and just in the nick of time - refurbished, because during this economic downturn, people have a tendency to borrow instead of buy.
Quote examples
Pritam Singh
Singaporean Author
We have to put the best team to offer a secure alternative to Singaporeans - let me stress, the best team, not the best individuals... The party must comprise members who work with others and not march to their own drumbeat.
Quote examples
Phil Gramm
American Politician
I said we are in a mental recession. We keep getting the steady drumbeat of bad news... it's become a mental recession. We don't have measured negative growth. That's a fact, that's not a commentary.
Quote examples
Billy Squier
American Musician
I'd always envisioned 'The Big Beat' leading off 'The Tale of the Tape' with the biggest drumbeat the rock world had ever heard. I knew I had something good... but I had no idea just how good.
Quote examples
Matt Berninger
American Musician
The same song can have drastically different feels and personalities just by changing some minor things. A different drumbeat or some vocal overdub could completely transform the song.
Quote examples
Kim Cattrall
English Actress
Really rejoice in being yourself. Have your own drumbeat.
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