Snare drum

The snare drum is essentially a simple frame drum. The body is a wood or metal hoop with skins stretched over the top and the bottom, and tightened by lugs.

The particular sounds of the snare comes from the snare wires, which are a series of wound wires tensioned across the bottom skin. They produce a distinctive buzz sound.

The snare is often used in styles like rock and folk? to provide a loud accented beat. Alternatively in samba music, ghost notes are played continuously, with [accented beats]? outlining the rhythm. In this style snare provides drive to the music.

For reasons that are not entirely clear kit drummers tend to be religiously protective of their snare. Whilst they are often quite happy to share kits, a "bring your own snare" rule is often applied.