paradiddle
A percussive exercise which involves playing four even strokes in the order ‘right…A percussive exercise (one of 26 drum rudiments per the National Association of Rudimental Drummers or one of 40 per the Percussive Arts Society) which involves playing four even strokes in the order ‘right left right right’ or ‘left right left left.’
Meaning
1 sensesA percussive exercise (one of 26 drum rudiments per the National Association of Rudimental Drummers or one of 40 per the Percussive Arts Society) which involves playing four even strokes in the order ‘right left right right’ or ‘left right left left.’
Paradiddle
- the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
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
plural: paradiddles| Singular | paradiddle |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsSee also
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