Drum kit

A drum kit (also called a drum set,[lower-alpha 1] trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and sometimes other auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person.[1] The drummer typically holds a pair of matching drumsticks, and uses their feet to operate a foot-controlled hi-hat and bass drum pedal.

The drum kit
Bass drum Floor tom Snare drum Rack tom Hi-hat Crash cymbal Ride cymbal Splash cymbal China cymbal
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Rototoms Octoban Crash/Ride cymbal Sizzle cymbal Bell cymbal Swish cymbal Cowbell Jam block Temple blocks Tambourine Tam-tam Mark tree
See also
Drum hardware Drum stick Traps case Trigger Electronic drum Drum module
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A standard kit usually consists of:[2]

• A snare drum, mounted on a stand
• A bass drum, played with a beater moved by a foot-operated pedal
• One or more tom-toms, including rack toms and/or floor toms
• One or more cymbals, including a ride cymbal and crash cymbal
• Hi-hat cymbals, a pair of cymbals that can be manipulated by a foot-operated pedal

The drum kit is a part of the standard rhythm section and is used in many types of popular and traditional music styles, ranging from rock and pop to blues and jazz.