What does the cryptic crossword clue "Director on odd patrol making percussive sound? (8)" mean?

The definition is "percussive sound?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="Director") + RUM (synonym=""off"") + BEAT (synonym=""patrol"") = DRUMBEAT; definition: "percussive sound?" The answer is DRUMBEAT.

Director on odd patrol making percussive sound? (8)

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