Rainwater splashed onto the roof, making a drumming sound.

Meaning: Raindrops made a "Drum, drum" noise when they hit the roof.

Choice of Words: Splashed means water fell in drops, and drumming is a good word to describe the sound it made on the roof.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The rain fell heavily on the roof, making a loud drumming sound.
• The rain pelted the roof, making a drumming sound.
• Rain splashed on window, rhythmic drumming sound.
• Rainwater flowed down the gutter, making a gurgling sound.
• Rain danced on roof, drumming happy tune.
• The rain danced on the roof, making a rhythmic sound.
• The rain fell gently on the roof, making a soft tapping sound.
• Rain fell, drumming on windowpane.
• Water splashed gently onto skin.
• The water splashed onto the ground.