drum roll

Examples (10)

• The circus act began with a long drum roll.
• A dramatic drum roll preceded the magician's final trick.
• The drummer practiced his drum roll for hours.
• The ceremony concluded with a final, booming drum roll.
• Can you hear the faint drum roll from the parade down the street?
• And the winner is... drum roll, please!
• There was a metaphorical drum roll in the boardroom before the CEO announced the yearly profits.
• The kids waited with an imaginary drum roll as their dad prepared to reveal their holiday destination.
• After a long pause and a silent drum roll, the host opened the envelope.
• "Let's have a drum roll for our next performer!" shouted the MC.