side drum

• Petit tambour cylindrique à deux peaux, dont la peau inférieure est garnie de cordes ou de ressorts métalliques produisant un son sec et ronflant, utilisé notamment dans les orchestres, les fanfares et les batteries.

A small, cylindrical drum with metal wires (snares) stretched across the bottom head, producing a sharp, rattling sound, commonly used in orchestras, marching bands, and drum kits.

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   A small drum with a snare, typically used in orchestras and marching bands.

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   • The side drum player kept a steady rhythm during the parade.
   • He learned to play the side drum in the school band.
   • The orchestra's side drum added a crisp accent to the piece.