snare drum

noun

: a small double-headed drum with one or more snares stretched across its lower head see drum illustration

Examples of snare drum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New exhibit items include a jumpsuit owned and worn by Diana Ross, a Dyna-Sonic snare drum from R.E.M.'s Bill Berry's original drum kit, a tuxedo worn by Ray Charles and a dress made to be worn by Brenda Lee during the filming of Smokey and the Bandit II. —David Farré, The Tennessean, 13 Mar. 2024

Boléro features a minimalist rhythm played on a snare drum—and repeated throughout the 15-minute-long piece a total of 169 times. —Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024

As for equipment, Woods says the band — which also includes guitarist Jason Walker and drummer Brian Tichy — takes only its guitars and pedal boards, and Tichy may take his own snare drum on the upcoming tour. —Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024

Sounding off with a snare drum, setting the pace for 100-plus band members. —Ariana Triggs, The Tennessean, 14 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

snare drum

noun

: a small two-headed drum that can be worn at the side while marching and that has a band of snares stretched across the lower head to rattle when the head vibrates to give the drum its special sound