Drums are among the most significant instruments in the history of music, used in religious rituals, tribal dances, military and court ceremonies, and as signalling devices. <IMG SRC="assets/shockwave/snare_sound_shockwave.jpg" WIDTH=175 ALIGN=left HEIGHT=120 BORDER=0>











In an orchestra, the most obvious drums would be the bass drum and the snare drums, also known as "side drums" because marching drummers play them at an angle.















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