The snare drum is a percussion instrument with a cylindrical shell and two heads. It features a set of metal wires or coils (the snares) stretched across the bottom head. Striking the top head causes the wires to buzz against the bottom skin, creating a sharp, crisp, and snapping sound.
Main Parts :
Shell: The hollow cylinder body made of wood, metal, or acrylic.
Heads: Two membranes (top batter head and bottom resonant head) usually made of plastic film or calfskin.
Snares: Coiled metal wires held tightly against the bottom head with a throw-off lever to engage or disengage the buzz.