A drum roll is a rapid succession of beats played on a drum. It is used to create a sense of excitement or anticipation, or to add emphasis to a particular moment in a piece of music.
Drum rolls can be performed on any type of drum, but they are most commonly associated with the snare drum. The basic technique for playing a drum roll is to hold the sticks parallel to each other and to strike the drumhead with alternating strokes. The speed and intensity of the drum roll can be varied to create different effects.