Definition

The act of hitting drums to create sound, often used in music or to signal something.

Example

The drumbeating at the festival created an exciting atmosphere.

Conversation

Did you hear that drumbeating at the festival last night?

Yeah, it was so loud and energetic!

I loved how it made everyone want to dance.

Definitely! The drumbeating really set the mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drumbeating is formed from "drum" (from Old English *druma*, meaning a percussion instrument) and "beating" (from Old English *beatan*, meaning to strike or hit). The word describes the action of striking a drum repeatedly.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of striking a percussion instrument ('drum') repeatedly ('beating') — that's what drumbeating means.

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