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par·a·did·dle (p

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A pattern of drumbeats characterized by four basic beats and alternating left-handed and right-handed strokes on the successive primary beats.

[Probably imitative.]

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paradiddle

paradiddle - the sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously

drum roll, roll

sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them"

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