A bass drum is a large drum that produces a note of low
definite or indefinite pitch. There are three general classifications
of bass drums: the concert bass drum, the 'kick' drum, and the pitched bass drum. The
type usually seen or heard in orchestral or concert band music is the concert bass drum.
The 'kick' drum, struck with a beater attached to a pedal, is usually seen on drum kits.
The third type, the pitched bass drum, is generally used in marching bands and drum corps.
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