Paradiddle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæɹəˌdɪdəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paradiddle is a noun meaning To produce percussive sounds of this kind.
Meaning
To produce percussive sounds of this kind.
More Meanings
- (music) 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.’
Example Sentences
I mean, as a drummer, you're sitting at a practice pad for hours on end, doing paradiddles and all the exercises you learn for your craft.
Word Forms
- paradiddles
- paradiddling
- paradiddled
Synonyms for paradiddle
Depending on context, synonyms include roll.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include roll, paradiddle-diddle, dragadiddle, diddle, flamadiddle, drag.
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