Within musician circles, jazz bands, and percussion communities, drums and drum sets are frequently referenced using colorful colloquial nicknames. The entire drum kit is often called "the kit," "the traps" (short for trap set), or "the skins." Individual components also have slang names, such as calling the snare drum the "crack box," referring to floor toms as "cannons," or calling cymbals "pie plates." Additionally, drummers themselves are sometimes playfully nicknamed "stick-men" or "skin-bashers." Always match your choice of slang to the specific casual music community you are addressing.
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