das Schlagzeug, -e
drums
Ein Set von verschiedenen Trommeln und Metallteilen, die man mit Stöcken oder Händen spielt, um Rhythmus und Takt zu erzeugen.
The German word "Schlagzeug" is a noun that means "drum kit" or "percussion instrument". It is composed of "Schlag" (to hit or strike) and "Zeug" (an object or thing) – literally translating to "thing to strike". The term specifically refers to a collection of drums and cymbals played by a drummer in a musical context.
Similar words in German include "Drumset" (drum set) and "Trommel" (drum, in the singular).
The primary difference is that "Schlagzeug" typically refers to the complete instrument ensemble used in various musical genres, whereas "Trommel" refers to a single drum. "Drumset" is an anglicism used interchangeably with "Schlagzeug" in some contexts, but it primarily pertains to the same set of instruments.
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Er spielt das Schlagzeug sehr leidenschaftlich.noun
He plays the drums very passionately.
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