drum fills
Between-verse percussion bursts
Drum fills are short rhythmic passages that break from a song's main beat, typically appearing at transitions between sections—the end of a verse moving into a chorus, for instance.
A fill might be a quick roll across the toms or a more elaborate flourish.
Fills add variety and signal change: The drummer launched into an aggressive fill before the final chorus.
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Consistent rhythmic pulse
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Unoccupied area or interval
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