snare drum

A snare drum is constructed of a hollow cylinder made of metal or wood, with two drumheads stretched over it - one on the top and one on the bottom. The drumheads are made of calfskin or plastic. The drumheads are held in place by metal or wood rims.

: to make a succession of strokes or vibrations that produce sounds like drumbeats. 2. : to beat a drum. 3. : to throb or sound rhythmically.

Snare drums are an essential part of any drummer's kit. They add to the beat and help set up the pulse or tempo for the rest of the instruments. You'll find artists and experienced drummers using them in all kinds of applications, including concerts, orchestras, ballads, hip hop, and even pop music.

"Crack" - The sharp note of a snare drum. "Pop" - Not to be confused with "crack", a quick "popping" sound from a high-tuned snare. "Bonk" - Describing the sound of tightly-tuned drums, usually in jazz. "Hiss" - The wash of a cymbal or hi-hats.

A drum is a musical instrument that is played with the hands using a drum stick (a stick for hitting a drum). A collection of drums and cymbals is called a drum kit, or drum set. Drums are used to keep a steady beat in a song. They give music of many kinds a sense of feeling.

drumbeating in British English (ˈdrʌmˌbiːtɪŋ ) noun. the act of providing strong public support for a cause. Collins English Dictionary.

pounding. beating. High in the stands there came the beating of a drum. thump. thumping.

Characterized by the metal wires or “snares” stretched across the bottom head, the snare drum plays a large role in just about all genres of music, including pop, rock, metal, funk, hip hop, R&B, progressive, marching band, drumlines, orchestral and jazz.

A snare drum features a round frame with two heads – one on top, one on the bottom. The snare element refers to a selection of metal wires attached to one or both of the heads – most commonly on the bottom. This wires can be tightened against the drum head or loosened completely.

a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.

Metal snare drums

• Brass – as the earliest metal snare material, brass is the most familiar.
• Aluminium – a sharp, dry sound with a sparkling treble response.
• Steel – boosted mids and even more treble than aluminium, Steel also offers improved sustain and presence.

The word drum is also a verb, meaning "to play a drum," and can also mean "a cylinder-shaped container." Definitions of drum. a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end. synonyms: membranophone, tympan.