Drum

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This kind of drum is called a snare drum.
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This kind of drum is called a snare drum.

A drum is a musical instrument that is hit with the hands or with a drumstick (a stick for hitting a drum). It is used in many kinds of music to give it a beat. Some types of drums are congas, snare drums and bass drums. A drum is a percussion instrument, which means it makes a noise by being hit.

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