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membranophone vs snare

snare vs membranophone

membranophone and snare both are nouns.

membranophone is not a verb while snare is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
membranophone Yes No No No
snare Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snare is a hyponym of membranophone; that is, snare is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than membranophone:
  • membranophone: a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
  • snare: a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head
membranophone (noun) snare (noun)
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
strings stretched across the lower head of a snare drum; they make a rattling sound when the drum is hit
a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head
a surgical instrument consisting of wire hoop that can be drawn tight around the base of polyps or small tumors to sever them; used especially in body cavities
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
membranophone (verb) snare (verb)
entice and trap
catch in or as if in a trap
Difference between membranophone and snare

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