CEFR B2

snare drum

noun

Meaning

A shallow cylindrical drum with a set of stiff wires or gut strings stretched across the bottom head, which vibrate against the skin to produce a crisp, buzzing sound when struck.

Examples

The drummer tightened the tension on the snare drum to get a sharper sound.
She practiced her rudiments on the snare drum for hours every day.

Synonyms: drum, side drum

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snare drum (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɛər ˌdrʌm/

Definition

A shallow cylindrical drum with a set of stiff wires or gut strings stretched across the bottom head, which vibrate against the skin to produce a crisp, buzzing sound when struck.

Examples

The drummer tightened the tension on the snare drum to get a sharper sound.
She practiced her rudiments on the snare drum for hours every day.
The marching band's snare drum section provided the steady rhythm for the parade.

Synonyms of snare drum

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