Definition of PARADIDDLE

paradiddle

Plural: paradiddles

Noun

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

Verb

  • To produce percussive sounds of this kind.

Origin / Etymology

Imitative. May be related to [Attic] Greek, παραδίδωμι (paradídōmi) 1) to give into the hands (of another) 2) to give over into (one's) power or use 2a) to deliver to one something to keep, use, take care of, manage

Synonyms

drum roll, roll

Scrabble Score: 15

paradiddle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
paradiddle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
paradiddle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

paradiddle: valid Words With Friends Word