drum set

Sticks and cymbals

A drum set is the collection of drums, cymbals, and hardware arranged for a single percussionist to play while seated.

The standard kit includes a bass drum played with a foot pedal, a snare drum, tom-toms, a hi-hat, and crash and ride cymbals.

Also called a drum kit or trap set.

She's been playing drum set since middle school.

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Opposites
instrumental complexity/ensemble vs. single component

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Tensioned wire percussion cylinder

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melodic vs. rhythmic function

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Plucked orchestral strings

piano · violin · guitar · flute · voice

acoustic volume and presence

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Thumb-plucked tine instrument

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