bass drum

[ beys ]

noun

1. the largest and lowest toned of drums, having a cylindrical body and two membrane heads.

bass drum

/ beɪs /

noun

1. a large shallow drum of low and indefinite pitch Also calledgran cassa

bass drum

1. The large drum with a cylindrical shape that gives the strong beat in brass bands .

Word History and Origins

Origin of bass drum¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The inclusion of onboard EQ is a great way to tailor the microphone sound on the fly and work with a variety of voices, as well as musical instruments like electric guitars and bass drums.

From Popular-Science

He drew maximum sound from a minimal drum kit, consisting of one snare, a bass drum, two tom-toms, four cymbals and a high hat.

From Washington Post

Near him stood, leaning on his drum, the tall bass-drum beater (Bill Burroughs) of the band.

From Project Gutenberg

The old tree is hollow all the way up; it sounds as I strike like an old bass-drum.

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Then Pineapple Jupiter again bent his back under the heavy bass-drum, and the army reformed.

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He kicked this one until its fat belly gave forth sounds exceedingly like a bass drum.

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The thunder sounded like stage thunder made by rolling barrels of bricks down inclined planes and helped out with the bass drum.

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