snare drum

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snare drum (plural snare drums)

  1. 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.

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  • side drum (United Kingdom)
  • tamburo piccolo (orchestral music)

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