Usually means: Percussion instrument signaling battle readiness.
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▸ noun:  A drum that is beaten to rally and encourage troops or to signify that war is approaching.

Similar:
drumbeat, fire roll, war whoop, war cry, battle cry, tempest, rallying cry, alarm, blast beat, tattooing, more...

Opposite:
peaceful, tranquil, calm, serene, pacific

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Similar:
drumbeat, fire roll, war whoop, war cry, battle cry, tempest, rallying cry, alarm, blast beat, tattooing, more...

Opposite:
peaceful, tranquil, calm, serene, pacific



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