a snare drum

Definition of a snare drum in English English dictionary: snare
snare drum: A tubular drum with skins stretched over the top and bottom, and having a set of chains that can be applied to the bottom skin to create a rattling sound
A drum: tympan
a drum: tambour
snare drum: A snare drum is a small drum used in orchestras and bands. Snare drums are usually played with wooden sticks, and make a continuous sound. n. A small double-headed drum having one or more wires or cords stretched across the bottom head to increase reverberation. Also called side drum
snare drum: A small double-headed drum with snares placed across the lower head to produce a rattling or reverberating effect It is carried on the side of the body with a shoulder strap in marching bands In jazz and pop, the snare drum is placed on a stationary stand and integrated into the drum set
snare drum: a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head
snare drum: Initially a gut string created the "snare" sound of the 15th century tabor Now, metal wires create the rattling sound heard when this small drum is struck
snare drum: A member of the percussion instrument family The snare drum can be played in two ways, with the snares on or off With the snares on, the drum has a buzzier timbre The snare drum has the following stages of sound production: energy source: muscle vibrating element: the drum head and/or snare resonating chamber: the instrument's body
snare drum: small drum with snares stretched across the lower head that produce a rattling or echoing sound