press roll

press roll
a) A type of heavy roller, especially as used in papermaking.

I really went for Rays press roll on the drums; he was the first fay boy I ever heard who mastered this vital foundation of jazz music.

b) A type of drumroll whereby the drumsticks are pressed against the skin of the drum.

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