Tap Out (Verb)
Meaning
Beat out a rhythm.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She began to tap out a lively rhythm on the kitchen counter with her wooden spoon.
- The drummer warmed up by tapping out a series of complex time signatures on his practice pad.
- Using her fingers, the young girl would tap out the beat of her favorite song on her desk during class.
- As the band launched into their set, the lead singer started tapping out the rhythm on a makeshift tambourine.
- The street performer quickly grabbed a pair of sticks and began tapping out an infectious beat on a set of empty trash cans.