A trick or deception; also a drumming technique where the drummer plays a quick grace note before the main beat.
Origin uncertain, possibly from Scandinavian languages or onomatopoetic (imitating the sound). In drumming, it appeared as jargon among percussionists in the 20th century.
The drumming 'flam' is named after the sound it makes—when you play that quick note right before the main beat, it creates a distinctive 'flam' sound that just bounces off your ear in a satisfying way.
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