snare drum
US /ˈsner drʌm/
UK /ˈsner drʌm/
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caisse claire
a drum with a snare (a set of wires or cords) stretched across the bottom head, which vibrates when the drum is struck, producing a characteristic rattling sound
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The drummer hit the snare drum with a sharp crack.
Le batteur a frappé la caisse claire avec un claquement sec.
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The marching band's rhythm was driven by the powerful snare drum section.
Le rythme de la fanfare était entraîné par la puissante section de caisse claire.