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Bass drums

Scope note

Large cylindrical drums, usually double-headed, with a rather shallow body, the diameter always being greater than the length. When played, each head faces sideways and is struck close to the rim with a padded stick. MARCUS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041732

Broader Terms used

<tubular drums: double-headed>

Equivalent Terms used

bass drum

Created

13yrs ago

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