drumbeat

American  

[druhm-beet] / ˈdrʌmˌbit /

noun

1. the rhythmic sound of a drum.

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drumbeat British  

/ ˈdrʌmˌbiːt /

noun

1. the sound made by beating a drum

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Etymology

Origin of drumbeat

First recorded in 1850–55; drum ¹ + beat

Example Sentences

We’re likely to see a steady drumbeat of releases from these groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even after Mr. Smith took control of the two investigations, the drumbeat of win-at-all-costs continued.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It feels illegal," she frets, as her heartbeat races with the drumbeat of this smouldering dance-pop anthem.

From BBC

Over the past month or so, shares of companies focused on the artificial-intelligence boom have faced a steady drumbeat of fear, uncertainty and doubt.

From MarketWatch

Over the past month or so, shares of companies focused on the artificial-intelligence boom have faced a steady drumbeat of fear, uncertainty and doubt.

From MarketWatch