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Topic: Music

drumbeating

IPA: //ˈdrʌmˌbiːtɪŋ//

KK: /drʌmˈbiːtɪŋ/

noun

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.

drumfire

IPA: /ˈdrʌmˌfaɪər/

KK: /drʌmˌfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A heavy and continuous sound of gunfire or something that resembles such a sound, often used to describe a barrage of criticism or intense activity.

Example: The soldiers were met with a drumfire of bullets as they advanced.

drumhead

IPA: /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/

KK: /drʌmˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: A circular piece of material stretched over the end of a drum, which produces sound when struck.

Example: The drummer tightened the drumhead before the performance to ensure a better sound.

drumlike

IPA: /ˈdrʌmlaɪk/

KK: /drʌmlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or sound that is similar to a drum.

Example: The drumlike sound echoed through the hall during the performance.

drumly

IPA: /ˈdrʌmli/

KK: /drʌmli/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is unclear or muddy, often referring to liquids that are not transparent.

Example: The river water looked drumly after the heavy rain.

drummer

IPA: /ˈdrʌmər/

KK: /ˈdrʌmɚ/

noun

Definition: A person who plays a drum, especially in a musical group or band.

Example: The drummer kept the beat for the entire song.

drumming

IPA: /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of hitting a drum repeatedly to make music or a rhythm.

Example: The drumming at the concert was so loud that it shook the ground.

verb

Definition: The action of playing a drum or making a rhythmic sound by hitting a surface repeatedly.

Example: She enjoys drumming along with her favorite songs.

drumroll

IPA: /ˈdrʌmˌroʊl/

KK: /ˈdrʌmˌroʊl/

noun

Definition: A series of quick, repeated sounds made by hitting a drum, often used to create excitement or anticipation before an announcement.

Example: The audience waited in suspense as the drumroll signaled the start of the show.

dub

IPA: /dʌb/

KK: /dʌb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hit or strike a drum or to make a thrust with a weapon.

Example: The drummer began to dub a lively rhythm during the performance.

noun

Definition: A type of music that emphasizes bass and drum rhythms, often created by remixing existing recordings, or a copy of a recording that has been altered.

Example: The DJ played a dub version of the popular song that highlighted the bass line.

transitive verb

Definition: To add sound to a film or recording, or to make a copy of a recording.

Example: They decided to dub the movie in several languages for international release.

dubbing

IPA: /ˈdʌb.ɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʌbɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of replacing or adding voices in a film or transferring recorded music from one format to another.

Example: The dubbing of the movie was done in several languages to reach a wider audience.

verb

Definition: To give a name or title to someone or something, or to provide a voice track for a film or video in a different language.

Example: The film was dubbed into several languages to reach a wider audience.

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