Paradiddle (Noun)
Meaning
The sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The paradiddle of the snare drum echoed through the empty hallway, a haunting reminder of the abandoned marching band practice.
- As the drummer's fingers flew across the snare, a rapid paradiddle filled the air, energizing the crowd.
- The paradiddle of the drumbeat was mesmerizing, drawing the listener in with its relentless rhythm.
- In the midst of the chaotic music, the paradiddle of the snare drum stood out, a steady heartbeat that refused to be silenced.
- The drummer's paradiddle was so fast and furious that it seemed to blur together into a single, pulsating sound.