drum kits

Snare-and-cymbal assemblies

A drum kit is the assembled set of drums, cymbals, and hardware that a drummer plays as a single instrument—typically including a bass drum, snare, tom-toms, hi-hat, and various cymbals mounted on stands.

The configuration varies by musical style and personal preference: a jazz kit might be spare, while a rock kit sprawls across the stage.

Also called a drum set.

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  • snareDevice for catching prey
  • tom-tomsCylindrical single-headed drums
  • fillsOccupies completely
  • cymbalStruck metal percussion disc
  • hi-hatPedal-controlled cymbal pair

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