a continuous series of rapid beats on a drum, often to introduce an announcement or event 鼓声:鼓上连续的一系列快速拍子,通常会引入一个公告或事件 He could play flamboyant drum rolls, but lacked the ability to hold a simple beat. 他能演奏华丽的鼓卷,但缺乏保持简单节拍的能力。 - (figurative)
There were drum rolls and fireworks as she launched her mayoral campaign. 她发起市长竞选时,有鼓卷和烟火。