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Basler drum

So, you know how when you listen to music, you can hear different sounds and beats? Well, sometimes people like to make music by hitting things like drums.

One kind of drum is called a basler drum. It's named after a city in Switzerland called Basel where they have a big festival with lots of drumming.

The basler drum looks kind of like a big circle, and it usually has a strap so someone can hold it while they play. The person playing the drum will hit it with sticks or mallets, and they might also use their hands to make different sounds.

The basler drum is important because it's part of a group of drums called "snare drums" that are often used in marching bands or parades. Sometimes people will even have competitions to see who can play the drums the best.

Overall, the basler drum is just one kind of instrument that people use to make music, and it's an important part of lots of different types of music.