pound a beat: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To play, produce, or emphasize a strong, steady rhythmic pattern, especially on a percussion instrument or electronic beat.
- To create or perform a pronounced rhythmic backing in popular music genres such as rock, hip-hop, or electronic music.
Examples
BetaThe drummer pounded a beat so hard that the entire crowd started dancing instantly.
El baterista tocó un ritmo tan fuerte que toda la multitud comenzó a bailar al instante.
She loved to pound a beat on her desk whenever she was waiting for inspiration to strike.
Le encantaba golpear un ritmo en su escritorio cada vez que esperaba que llegara la inspiración.
During the recording session, the producer asked the artist to pound a beat that was more energetic and catchy.
Durante la sesión de grabación, el productor pidió al artista que marcara un ritmo más enérgico y pegajoso.
- To patrol or walk an assigned route (a 'beat'), as an officer of the law.
Examples
BetaOfficer Martinez pounds a beat in the downtown area every night to keep the streets safe.
El oficial Martínez patrulla una zona del centro todas las noches para mantener las calles seguras.
When the new recruit started to pound a beat, the community felt reassured by his presence.
Cuando el nuevo recluta empezó a patrullar, la comunidad se sintió tranquila con su presencia.
They assigned her to pound a beat near the schools to prevent any juvenile incidents.
La asignaron para patrullar cerca de las escuelas y prevenir incidentes juveniles.
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