* Backbeat: A drum beat that occurs on the second and fourth beats of a 4/4 bar.
* Bass drum: The largest drum in a drum set, played with a foot pedal.
* Beat: A regular pulse that musicians use to keep time.
* Cymbal: A metal disc that is struck with a drumstick to produce sound.
* Fill: A short, improvised section of drumming that is used to connect two parts of a song.
* Ghost note: A very soft note that is played between louder notes.
* Hi-hat: A pair of cymbals that are mounted on a stand and played with a foot pedal.
* Kick drum: Another name for the bass drum.
* Rimshot: A technique of playing the snare drum in which the drumstick hits the rim of the drum as well as the head.
* Roll: A series of quick, consecutive notes played on a drum.
* Rudiment: A basic drumming pattern that is used to develop technique.
* Snare drum: A drum that has a set of wires stretched across the bottom head, which produce a rattling sound when the drum is struck.
* Stick: A wooden or metal rod that is used to play drums.
* Tempo: The speed of a musical piece.
* Tom-tom: A medium-sized drum that is played with a drumstick.