I could hear the drumbeat of a parade down the street.我能听见街上游行队伍的鼓声。

hard and fast drumbeats急促重击的鼓声

a rock-and-roll drumbeat摇滚乐的鼓声

The constant drumbeat for better working conditions [=the constant effort and complaints from people who demanded better working conditions] finally made a difference.人们不断呼吁改善工作环境终于有了结果。

The drumbeat of opposition has increased in recent months.最近数月，反对的呼声高涨起来。

We have been subjected to a steady drumbeat [=barrage] of bad news.我们经受了一连串坏消息的打击。