snare drum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snair druhm]
- /snɛər drʌm/
- /sneər drʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snair druhm]
- /snɛər drʌm/

Definitions of snare drum words

noun snare drum a small double-headed drum, carried at the side or placed on a stationary stand, having snares across the lower head to produce a rattling or reverberating effect. 1
noun snare drum percussion 1
countable noun snare drum A snare drum is a small drum used in orchestras and bands. Snare drums are usually played with wooden sticks, and make a continuous sound. 0
noun snare drum a cylindrical drum with two drumheads, the upper of which is struck and the lower fitted with a snare 0
noun snare drum a small, double-headed drum with snares 0

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Origin of snare drum

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Snare drum

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snare drum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

snare drum usage trend in Literature

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