Bass Drum (Noun)
Meaning
A large drum with two heads; makes a sound of indefinite but very low pitch.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The drummer struck the bass drum with a powerful stroke, producing a deep rumble that shook the entire stage.
- The sound engineer carefully adjusted the microphone to capture the rich tones of the bass drum in the recording studio.
- During the concert, the bass drum's low pitch emphasized the strong beats and added intensity to the music.
- Bass drums, also known as contrabass drums, are frequently used in orchestras and marching bands for their deep, resonant tones.
- The musician had to replace the worn-out drumhead of the bass drum to maintain its rich, full-bodied sound.