rimshots
Drummer's comedic accents
A rimshot is a drumming technique where the stick strikes the drumhead and rim simultaneously, producing a sharp, accented sound.
In comedy contexts, a rimshot is the classic "ba-dum-tss" drum flourish following a punchline or corny joke: The comedian paused for the rimshot after his groaner.
The term sometimes refers loosely to any comedic drum punctuation.
Device for catching prey
- sticksSlender wood pieces
- percussionSound through impact
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
beat · fills · toms · cymbals · hi-hat · roll · head · batter
Humor's final delivery
- ba-dum-tssComedic drum sting
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- one-linerBrief standalone joke
zinger · quip · stand-up · drummer · timing · setup · payoff · callback
Stress given to something
- accentRegional speech pattern
- stingSharp wound from insect
- buttonDisc through a hole
- tagIdentifier or classifier
cue · flourish · exclamation · highlight · underscore · transition · segue · fanfare
snare
Device for catching prey
- sticksSlender wood pieces
- percussionSound through impact
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
drummer · beat · fills · toms · cymbals · hi-hat · roll · head · batter · crack
punchline
Humor's final delivery
- ba-dum-tssComedic drum sting
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- gagMouth restraint or jest
one-liner · zinger · quip · stand-up · drummer · timing · setup · payoff · callback · heckler
emphasis
Stress given to something
tag · cue · flourish · exclamation · highlight · underscore · transition · segue · fanfare · finale