drum kit

[ druhm-kit ]

/ ˈdrʌm ˌkɪt /

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a set of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments that one person, typically seated, plays with a pair of drumsticks.

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Also drum set

[druhm-set] /ˈdrʌm ˌsɛt/ .

First recorded in 1930–35

Even his signature instrument, Auto-Tune, has become as accepted an ingredient in hip-hop as the drum machine.
Future Makes Us Rethink Everything We Thought We Knew About Rap Artists|Luke Hopping|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This at-home blood test kit gives a full reading of antioxidant, fatty acid, or vitamin panels.
Nothing Says I Love You Like Data|The Daily Beast|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In most cases, no wants to talk about sexual assault, the rape-kit backlog, or the plight of victims and their families.
How I Stopped My Rapist|Natasha Alexenko|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One man, straddling a large drum, keeps time as their voices rise in song: “Believe it, people, Ebola can kill.”
Meet the Liberian Girls Beating Ebola|Abby Haglage|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As the Hooters press kit shows, an appreciation for breasts does not automatically translate to an appreciation of women.
The Misogynistic Companies Jumping On The Breast Cancer Bandwagon|Emily Shire|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Roulard had played the trumpet in the regimental band in which Aristide had played the kettle drum.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
There a familiar sound met his ears—the roll of a drum followed by an incantation in a quavering, high-pitched voice.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
"I wonder if 'twas a brass drum, such as has 'Eblubust Unum' printed on't," said Mrs. Slocum.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
His arm was drawn around the drum, and finally his whole body was drawn over the shaft, at a fearful rate.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
I think 6½ feet diameter for the fly, and 9½ inches diameter for the small wheel, will give speed enough to the drum.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick