Drummers' Dictionary - T
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZThe mechanical aspects of performing music.
Source: Modern Drummer Magazine, August 2005
The speed of a piece of music - may be shown as an exact number of Beats per Minute.
The tuning keys of a drum. Also known as key rods or tension screws.
Source: Modern Drummer Magazine, August 2005
A drummer's seat
Another name for a snare strainer
Pronounced Tim-Bah-Lay. High pitched, fairly shallow, traditionally metal single headed drums used promarily in Latin and Afro-Cuban music. Usually played in pairs, mounted on a stand with cowbells and other latin percussion instruments.
The unit of beats within a composition, indicated at the beginning of a written piece of music as a fraction.
Source: Modern Drummer Magazine, August 2005
A grip in which each stick is held differently (as opposed to Matched Grip where both are held in the same manner).
One hand (usually the left) holds the stick palm up, with the stick held in the "V" between the thumb and first finger and passing between the middle and ring fingers. The other hand holds the stick palm down (see matched grip). Originally developed by marching drum players, as the drum was slung over the left hip, thereby making it awkward to hold the left stick using an overhand grip.
Short for "Contraptions". Originally used to mean the various percussion effects on early drums kits such as cowbells, blocks etc. Now generally used to mean the drum kit hardware e.g. stands, stools and clamps.
(v) To initiate, actuate, or set off by a trigger.
(n)A small electronic device used to initiate an electronic sound, often connected to the drumhead, rim, or shell.
Source: Modern Drummer Magazine, August 2005
One form of metal drum hoop or rim, produced by rolling and shaping a piece of metal, (as opposed to die-cast rims).
A group of three notes played in the same space of time as two notes. A crotchet triplet for example plays 3 notes in the space of 2 crotchets or 4 quavers.
Source: Richard Webb, Emu Studios, Ipswich
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