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Answer: DRUMROLL

DRUMROLL is a crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 8 times.

• "...and the envelope please..." accompaniment
• Emcees might ask for one
• Dramatic intro
• Lead-in to 'Ta-da!'
• Intro to a big announcement
• Suspenseful percussion
• Display of skill one might request from 17-Across and 8- and 28-Down … depicted literally four times in this puzzle
• Announcement build-up, maybe