pitter-patter

(noun) a series of rapid tapping sounds. Example: "She missed the pitter-patter of little feet around the house."

(verb) rain gently. Synonyms: sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter. Example: "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick."

(verb) make light, rapid and repeated sounds. Synonyms: patter. Example: "Gently pattering rain."

(adv) as of footsteps. Synonyms: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat. Example: "He came running pit-a-pat down the hall."

(adv) describing a rhythmic beating. Synonyms: pit-a-pat, pitty-patty, pitty-pat. Example: "His heart went pit-a-pat."