Bass drum

A bass drum, also known as a kick drum, is a large, heavy drum that produces a "thump" of low but indefinite pitch. It is used in orchestral music, marching music, and throughout 20th century popular music as a component of the drum set.

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• {{Audio|Bass drum.ogg|Audio sample of an unmuffled bass drum from a drum kit - 54 KB}}