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drum·beat·er

 (drŭm′bē′tər)
n.
One that supports a cause, especially vehemently.

drum′beat′ing n.
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drumbeating

(ˈdrʌmˌbiːtɪŋ)
n
the act of providing strong public support for a cause
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On Saturday, dwellers of the ancient Sakhi Sarwar or Moqam town staged a protest in front of the offices of regional police officer and commissioner against what they called undue restriction on performing of centuries-old spiritual rituals such as drumbeating and performing dhamal within the shrine premises.