drumbeat
Translation
drumbeat, rhythm, pulse
Examples
I heard the steady drumbeat from far away.
I heard the steady drumbeat from far away.
The drumbeat of war grew louder.
The drumbeat of war grew louder.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the sound of a drum The steady drumbeat of the rain was relaxing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rhythm, pulse, cadence
Etymology
A compound word from 'drum' (a percussion instrument) and 'beat' (a stroke or pulse).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'beat' of a 'drum'. The word literally describes its own sound.