Simple Definition of snare drum

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snare drum

noun

plural snare drums
: a drum of a medium size that is played with special sticks (called drumsticks)

called also snare

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“Snare drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/snare%20drum. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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