diddle

IPA(Pronunciation)

Interjection

A meaningless word used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.

Japanese Meaning

（歌やリズムを表す際に使われる）意味を持たない、無意味な発語・単語

While humming a tune, she interjected, 'diddle,' and kept time with a light clap on each beat.

彼女は鼻歌を歌いながら「ララ」と口ずさみ、軽く手をたたいて一拍ごとにリズムを刻んだ。

Sense（1）

A meaningless word used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.

What's that tune that goes "diddle di-dum, diddle di-dum, diddle di-dum-dum"?