paradiddle

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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.

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The sound of a drum (especially a snare drum) beaten rapidly and continuously.

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A percussive exercise (one of 26 drum rudiments) which involves playing four even strokes in the order ‘right left right right’ or ‘left right left left’

noun

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