paradiddle
paradiddle · paradiddles · paradiddled · paradiddling
To produce percussive sounds of this kindTo produce percussive sounds of this kind.
/ˈpæɹəˌdɪdəl/
Meaning
1 sensesTo produce percussive sounds of this kind.
Origin
Imitative. May be related to [Attic] Greek, παραδίδωμι (paradídōmi) 1) to give into the haImitative. May be related to [Attic] Greek, παραδίδωμι (paradídōmi) 1) to give into the hands (of another) 2) to give over into (one's) power or use 2a) to deliver to one something to keep, use, take care of, manage
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Forms
paradiddles, paradiddling, paradiddled, paradiddled| Base form | paradiddle · to paradiddle |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | paradiddles |
| Present participle | paradiddling |
| Past simple | paradiddled |
| Past participle | paradiddled |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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