drum tower
Rhythmic signal structure
A drum tower is a traditional Chinese architectural structure, typically a large pavilion housing a massive drum used historically to mark time, signal curfews, or warn of emergencies.
Drum towers often stand paired with bell towers in Chinese cities: The ancient drum tower still dominates the old quarter.
The term also refers to cylindrical defensive towers in fortifications.
Overnight security patrol
- curfewMandated return time
- dawnDay's first glow
- duskDimming after sundown
- sundialShadow-based timekeeper
water clock · gong · beat · rhythm · watchman · sentry · intervals · schedule
Stationed military force
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- invadersThose who enter by force
defense · signal · alarm · warning · troops · mobilization · communication · strategic
Elevated structure for surveillance
- turretProtruding fortified structure
- pagodaTiered Asian temple tower
- minaretMosque tower with balcony
- parapetLow wall at edge
bastion · fortification · battlements · loopholes · keep · rampart · staircase · timber frame
Historic Shaanxi metropolis
- BeijingChina's seat of government
- NanjingEastern Chinese metropolis
- touristTraveler visiting attractions
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
monument · heritage · iconic · skyline · destination · cultural · symbol · postcard
Ceremonial set of actions
- processionFormal moving line
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- traditionCustom passed through generations
ceremony · parade · pageant · commemoration · feast · gathering · announcement · assembly
night watch
Overnight security patrol
sundial · water clock · gong · beat · rhythm · watchman · sentry · intervals · schedule · municipal
garrison
Stationed military force
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
invaders · defense · signal · alarm · warning · troops · mobilization · communication · strategic · command
watchtower
Elevated structure for surveillance
parapet · bastion · fortification · battlements · loopholes · keep · rampart · staircase · timber frame · eaves
Xi'an
Historic Shaanxi metropolis
- BeijingChina's seat of government
- NanjingEastern Chinese metropolis
- touristTraveler visiting attractions
sightseeing · monument · heritage · iconic · skyline · destination · cultural · symbol · postcard · photography
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- processionFormal moving line
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
tradition · ceremony · parade · pageant · commemoration · feast · gathering · announcement · assembly · imperial decree
- fortificationsfort, fortress, fortresses, citadel, citadels
- towerswatchtower, monopole, Space Needle, Big Ben, Babel
- Perndragonrider, Ruth, impression, gold dragon, blue dragon
- VietnamVietnam, Saigon, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang
- castle partsmoat, keep, drawbridge, battlement, gatehouse
- Asian architecturepagoda, stupa, temple, pavilion, bot
drum towerbell tower
Structure housing large chimes
clock tower · campanile · belfry · minaret · watchtower
drum, tower, drums, drummed, drumming, drummer, drummers, towers, towered