das Schlagzeug
Translation
drum kit, drums, percussion
Examples
Er spielt Schlagzeug in einer Rockband.
He plays the drums in a rock band.
Ein Schlagzeug besteht aus Trommeln und Becken.
A drum kit consists of drums and cymbals.
Grammar Patterns
Schlagzeug spielen to play the drums He can play the drums well.
Similar Words
Trommel (drum), Becken (cymbal)
Etymology
From 'Schlag' (beat, hit) + 'Zeug' (stuff, gear). Literally 'beating stuff' or 'percussion gear'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Zeug' (gear) that you 'schlagen' (hit) to make music.