This Architectural Drawing is AutoCAD, 2d drawing of Wall tap blocks in AutoCAD, dwg file. The origin of the word “Taps” is thought to have come from the Dutch word for “Tattoo”- “Taptoe.” More than likely, “Taps” comes from the three drum taps that were beat as a signal for “Extinguish Lights” when a bugle was not used. Other stories of the origin of “Taps” exist.