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Tambourine roll

A tambourine roll is when someone takes a tambourine (which is like a round instrument with metal jingles along the edge) and moves it very fast so that it makes a continuous shaking sound. It's kind of like when you shake a jar of marbles really fast and it makes a rattling noise.

To do a tambourine roll, you hold the tambourine with one hand and shake it from side to side, just like when you shake a maraca. But instead of stopping after each shake, you keep shaking it really fast without taking a break.

The metal jingles on the tambourine hit against each other as you shake it, which creates a sound that goes on and on without stopping. It's like a long snake that keeps slithering and doesn't stop moving.

People use the tambourine roll in music to add excitement and energy to the music. It gives a kind of buzzing or rattling sound that can make the music more lively and fun to listen to.

So next time you see someone playing a tambourine and shaking it really fast, remember that they are doing a tambourine roll to make the music sound extra special!
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