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percussion instruments
percussion instruments
Group of instruments that are struck directly with the hands or with sticks, mallets, etc. to produce a sound.
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snare drum
Flat drum consisting of two membranes; stretched across the lower membrane are snares that produce a rattling sound.
drums
snare
Metal snares that vibrate on the snare head when the batter head is struck, producing a rattling sound.
snare strainer
Knob that adjusts snare tension and tone.
tension rod
Device that brings the snare closer to or farther from the snare head.
snare head
Soundboard over which the snare is stretched.
lug
Part that secures the metal hoops that stretch the membranes.