While the Chinese may not have invented the abacus, we may have received the modern look of an abacus from China. The First Abacus As far back as the Sumarian culture in Mesopotamia (2700 â 2300 BCE), and possibly before, tools were used for counting.
Noun. 1. snare drum-a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head. side drum, snare. drum, membranophone, tympan-a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end.
Snare drums; Brass: A very sharp edge to the sound and very rich with mellow overtones. Steel: A step more towards bright with a very pronounced ring, allot of body and longer decay than brass. Aluminum: Clear, open sounds with bright, crisp overtones and is capable of incredibly loud rimshots. Bronze: A close cousin to brass with the overall character of woods, can be loud, a good all around drum.