Raindrops gently patter on windowpanes.

Meaning: Raindrops make a soft sound as they hit the glass windows.

Choice of Words: Raindrops are drops of water that fall from clouds. Gently means in a soft and tender manner. Patter is the sound made by raindrops falling. Windowpanes are the glass panels in a window. When you put them together, you get a picture of raindrops making a soft sound as they hit the glass windows.

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Water drops quietly tap on the window glass.

Meaning: This means that the raindrops are falling softly and making a quiet tapping sound on the window glass.

Choice of Words: Water drops are the same as raindrops, which are the tiny drops of water that fall from clouds during rain. Quietly means without making much noise. Tap means to make a light, sharp sound by hitting something. Window glass is the clear material that makes up the panes of a window.

Tiny bits of rain softly drum on the windows.

Meaning: This means that the raindrops are very small and are falling softly, making a gentle drumming sound on the windows.

Choice of Words: Tiny bits means very small pieces. Rain is the water that falls from clouds. Softly means in a gentle or quiet way. Drum means to make a continuous, rhythmic sound. Windows are the openings in a wall or roof that are filled with glass to let in light.

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