paradiddle

/ˌpærəˈdɪdl/

Definitions

1. noun

a rhythmic pattern of drumming consisting of eight notes: three notes of one rhythm followed by three of another, and then two of a third, and then two of a fourth.

“The drummer mastered the paradiddle and incorporated it into the song’s intro.”

Synonyms

  • drum roll
  • rhythmic pattern

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness