drum cadence
Rhythmic marching pattern
A drum cadence is a rhythmic pattern played by drummers, typically in marching bands or military units, to maintain pace and coordinate movement.
Cadences range from simple timekeeping beats to elaborate compositions showcasing the drum line's skill: The band played a cadence while marching onto the field.
Also called a street beat or cadence.
- rudimentsElementary first principles
- flamDeception or drumbeat
- drumbeatRhythmic percussion sound
- paradiddleDrum sticking pattern
- double strokeTwo rapid consecutive hits
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- Cadencerhythmic pattern, meter, tempo, pulse
drum cadencemelody
Pleasing sequence of notes
melodic line · tune · aria · vocal solo · a cappella singing
drum cadencesilence
Total lack of sound
cacophony · white noise · dissonance · chaos
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