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. Also called: gran cassa. a large shallow drum of low and indefinite pitch

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