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ratamacue

Pronunciation: /ˈratəməˌkjuː/
Definition of ratamacue

noun

Music
  • one of the basic patterns (rudiments) of drumming, consisting of a two-beat figure, the first beat of which is played as a triplet and preceded by two grace notes.

Origin:

1940s: imitative

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