rain patter

Roof's wet drumming

Rain patter is the soft, rhythmic sound of raindrops striking a surface—a roof, window, or leaves.

The phrase evokes gentle, steady rain rather than heavy downpours: We fell asleep to the rain patter on the tent.

The sound is often associated with coziness or contemplation.

Related

gentle · rhythm · tapping · soft · puddles · splatter · steady · drumming · leaves · windowpane · shower · sprinkle · mist · background noise · pitterpatter · lullaby · soothing · falling asleep

Opposites
sound intensity

rain patterthunder

Storm's acoustic aftermath

thunderclap · thunder crack · thundercrack · torrential rain · cloudburst

presence of sound

rain pattersilence

Total lack of sound

stillness · quiet · soundlessness · hush · dead calm

weather condition

rain patterdrought

Prolonged water scarcity

dry spell · parched earth · bone-dry

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G