bass drum

bas druhm

[ English ]

Definition

1. A Percussion instrument with a deep, low sound but indeterminate pitch that is played with a large soft-headed mallet; the largest orchestral drum.

2. A pedal operated percussion instrument with a deep, low sound but indeterminate pitch usually found as part of a drum kit played by a single player in a rock, jazz, or other popular style group.

Last Updated: 2016-05-18 20:21:46