Rudiments Definition & Meaning

rudiments
noun
  1. a statement of fundamental facts or principles

"Rudiments" in song lyrics

See how rudiments is used in real songs:

  • "the fundemental rudiments"
    Ras Kass — High IQ
  • "drum rudiments"
    AOL — AOL
  • "drumset rudiments"
    AOL — AOL

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