20 Terms
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Drums
Ride (ride cymbal)
Musical equipment; Drums
The primary cymbal that you "ride" much of the time while playing a standard beat. It is usually larger than the rest at around 18" to 22".
Drum machine
Musical equipment; Drums
A drum machine is an electronic instrument that contains drum sounds and sometimes other musical instruments and sounds. It is programmed to play rhythm patterns and aids musicians in time keeping ...
Drum set
Musical equipment; Drums
Consisting of generally 4 to 5 drums or more. 5 piece drumsets are most common.
Drum solo
Musical equipment; Drums
A rhythmic break in the song where the drummer gets to shine. Ala "Wipeout".
Drum tabs
Musical equipment; Drums
Tabs for drumming. A short hand style of writing drum music. Tablature.
Rimshot
Musical equipment; Drums
Hitting the snare head and the snare drum rim at the same time. The effect is a louder, punchier sound or backbeat.
Drum tech
Musical equipment; Drums
One who sets up and maintains a drum set (or set up) for another drummer. Usually famous drummers or those that play with name bands have their own drum tech. A drum tech is usually very knowlegeable ...
