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Schlagzeug

drum kit

noun SHLAHK-tsoyk Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Origin: from schlagen (to hit) + Zeug (gear)

Also means

percussion

Usage Note

Schlagzeug denotes the full drum set, treated as a single neuter object; the player is a Schlagzeuger. For an orchestral percussion section you may instead hear Schlagwerk. The plural Schlagzeuge is rarely needed.

Examples

"Der neue Drummer brachte sein eigenes Schlagzeug mit."

Natural Translation

The new drummer brought his own drum kit.

Literal Translation

The new drummer brought his own drum-kit with.

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