The drum that generally sits between a player's legs. The bottom of the drum is home to a set of wires that resonate when the top head is struck giving the distinctive snare sound. Snare drums are generally played with sticks or brushes.

a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head

a wood or metal cylinder with two animal skin or synthetic skins stretched across the ends

A small double-headed drum with snares placed across the lower head to produce a rattling or reverberating effect. It is carried on the side of the body with a shoulder strap in marching bands. In jazz and pop, the snare drum is placed on a stationary stand and integrated into the drum set.

Small cylindrical drum with two heads stretched over a metal shell, the lower head having strings across it; played with two drumsticks. Also side drum. Example: Ravel, Boléro Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album In this example, the snare drum plays an insistent dance rhythm against the smooth melody.

Small cylindrical drum with two heads stretched over a metal shell, the lower head having strings across it; played with two drumsticks. Also side drum. In this example, the snare drum plays an insistent dance rhythm against the smooth melody. Example: Ravel, Boléro Real Audio: 28K | 56K | About this album

The snare drum or side drum is a tubular drum made of wood or metal with skins, or heads, stretched over the top and bottom openings, and with a set of snares (cords) stretched across the bottom head. It is a very commonly used drum.