pattering
pat-ter-ing
noun
The sound or action of light, rapid, soft taps or steps.
"We heard the gentle pattering of rain."
verb
Making a rapid succession of light, soft sounds or movements.
"Rain was pattering softly on the window."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: patter, pitter-patter, spatter, spit, sprinkle, spiel, line of gab