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drum kit
A combination of different drums and cymbals played by one person, forming the rhythmic foundation especially in pop, rock, and jazz music.
Er spielt seit fünf Jahren Schlagzeug in einer Band.
He has been playing drums in a band for five years.
The word 'Schlagzeug' (drum kit) is made up of 'Schlag' (from 'schlagen' — to hit) and 'Zeug' (equipment, stuff). So it literally means 'equipment for hitting.'
Ein komplettes Schlagzeug besteht aus vielen Einzelteilen.
A complete drum kit consists of many individual parts.
The most common and important verb combination is 'Schlagzeug spielen' (to play drums). In this fixed phrase, 'Schlagzeug' is usually used without an article.
Mein Bruder lernt seit einem Jahr, Schlagzeug zu spielen.
My brother has been learning to play drums for a year.
Other words related to the instrument are derived from 'Schlagzeug' (drum kit). These include, for example, 'der Schlagzeuger' (the drummer) and 'das Schlagzeugsolo' (a piece of music just for the drums).
Der Schlagzeuger spielte am Ende des Liedes ein beeindruckendes Solo.
The drummer played an impressive solo at the end of the song.
percussion
Das Schlagzeug is a specific combination of drums and cymbals, usually played by one person. Die Percussion is the broader collective term for percussion instruments and includes not only drums and cymbals but also instruments such as rattles.
Auf der Bühne steht ein Schlagzeug mit mehreren Trommeln und Becken.
There is a drum kit with several drums and cymbals on the stage.
Auf der Bühne umfasst die Percussion Trommeln, Becken und mehrere Rasseln.
The percussion section on the stage includes drums, cymbals, and several rattles.
