percussion instruments [2]

Group of instruments that are struck directly with the hands or with sticks, mallets, etc. to produce a sound.

snare drum

Flat drum consisting of two membranes; stretched across the lower membrane are snares that produce a rattling sound.

snare

Metal snares that vibrate on the snare head when the batter head is struck, producing a rattling sound.

snare strainer

Knob that adjusts snare tension and tone.

tension rod

Device that brings the snare closer to or farther from the snare head.

snare head

Soundboard over which the snare is stretched.

lug

Part that secures the metal hoops that stretch the membranes.