drum heads
Taut circular surfaces
Drum heads are the stretched membranes that cover the ends of drums and produce sound when struck.
Traditionally made from animal skin, modern drum heads are typically synthetic.
The tension of the head affects pitch and tone: He tuned the drum heads before the show.
In the plural, the term sometimes refers to drum hardware generally.
Young cattle hide leather
- mylarThin reflective polyester sheet
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- meshInterlocking open weave
hydraulic · single-ply · kevlar · synthetic · rawhide · goatskin · polyester · laminated
Forceful impact or stoppage
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- rimshotPercussive joke closer
- backbeatAccent on weak beats
- ghost noteMuted percussive accent
Uncooked cake mixture
- resonantDeeply vibrating with sound
- collarNeck encirclement
- hoopRigid circular frame
- tension rodSpring-loaded adjustable bar
Stretched or strained state
- pitchFrequency of sound
- tightenMake more secure
- loosenReduce tension or grip
- lug wrenchTool for tire bolts
torque · tune-up · frequency · resonance · overtones · fine-tuning · detuned · muffling
Quality of sound
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- attackAggressive act against another
- sustainKeep something going continuously
- projectionSomething that extends outward
warmth · brightness · punch · crack · thud · pop · articulation · sensitivity
calfskin
Young cattle hide leather
mesh · hydraulic · single-ply · kevlar · synthetic · rawhide · goatskin · polyester · laminated
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
ghost note · roll · flam · buzz · rebound · brush · mallet · beater
batter
Uncooked cake mixture
tension rod · lug · vent hole
tension
Stretched or strained state
lug wrench · torque · tune-up · frequency · resonance · overtones · fine-tuning · detuned · muffling · dampening
tone
Quality of sound
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- attackAggressive act against another
- sustainKeep something going continuously
projection · warmth · brightness · punch · crack · thud · pop · articulation · sensitivity · response
aquarian
Zodiac sign holder
- music gearguitar, amplifiers, piano, amps, keyboard
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- music suppliessheet music, guitar picks, metronome, tuner, music stand
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- goatskin productskidskin, morocco leather