Raindrops drummed on the windowpane, a rhythmic tattoo.

Meaning: The raindrops were falling on the window in a steady, rhythmic pattern that sounded like someone was drumming on a drum.

Choice of Words: Drummed means to beat a drum or other musical instrument with a stick or hand. Rhythmic means having a regular pattern of beats or accents. Tattoo is a design that is made on the skin by puncturing it with needles and rubbing in ink.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Raindrops danced on the windowpane, a rhythmic tattoo.
• The raindrops danced upon the windowpane, a rhythmic tattoo.
• Raindrops pattered roof in rhythmic tattoo.
• Tattoo is rhythmic.
• Raindrops drummed on the window, composing a symphony.
• The raindrops drummed a rhythm on the roof, lulling me to sleep.
• Raindrops drummed, creating a rhythm.
• The raindrops drummed a rhythm on the windowsill.
• The raindrops played a rhythmic melody on the windowpane, composing a symphony of sound.
• Raindrops danced a rhythmic ballet on the windowpane.