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bass drum
[ beys ]
noun
- the largest and lowest toned of drums, having a cylindrical body and two membrane heads.
bass drum
/ beɪs /
noun
- a large shallow drum of low and indefinite pitch Also calledgran cassa
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bass drum1
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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.
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.
Near him stood, leaning on his drum, the tall bass-drum beater (Bill Burroughs) of the band.
The old tree is hollow all the way up; it sounds as I strike like an old bass-drum.
Then Pineapple Jupiter again bent his back under the heavy bass-drum, and the army reformed.
He kicked this one until its fat belly gave forth sounds exceedingly like a bass drum.
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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