bass drum

[ beys ]

/ beɪs /

the largest and lowest toned of drums, having a cylindrical body and two membrane heads.

Origin of bass drum

First recorded in 1795–1805

He looked as if he was carrying a bass-drum in front of him.

Si Klegg, Book 1 (of 6) |John McElroy
The bass-drum is all right at the head of the procession, but the still-hunt cuts the most ice in politics.

Oklahoma Sunshine |Freeman E. (Freeman Edwin) Miller
And there were about a million folks watching me, and Mr. Cornish was beating a bass-drum.

The Turner Twins |Ralph Henry Barbour
That reminds me of a little song, and as I see you have a bass-drum in your pocket, I will sing it, if you will accompany me.

Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy |John Kendrick Bangs

Orchestra consisted of a bass-drum, one violin, and a cornet-à-piston.

Doesticks, What He Says |Q. K. Philander Doesticks

bass drum

/ (beɪs) /

a large shallow drum of low and indefinite pitch Also called: gran cassa

bass drum

The large drum with a cylindrical shape that gives the strong beat in brass bands.