der Tusch
Translation
fanfare, drumroll, flourish
Examples
Der Zirkusdirektor wurde mit einem Tusch begrüßt.
The ringmaster was greeted with a fanfare.
Nach dem Witz gab es einen lauten Tusch.
After the joke, there was a loud drumroll.
Grammar Patterns
to play a fanfare ((einen Tusch spielen)) The band played a fanfare.
with a fanfare ((mit einem Tusch)) He was received with a fanfare.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fanfare
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'touche' meaning 'touch' or 'stroke,' as in the stroke of a drum or key.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'tush'. Picture a comedian getting a 'rimshot' (ba-dum-tish) after a joke.