Side drum is a percussion instrument that is cylindrical in shape and played by being struck with drumsticks. This drum is commonly used in military and orchestral music. There are various synonyms for the side drum such as snare drum, field drum, marching drum, and tenor drum. The term snare drum is commonly used in contemporary music, while field drum and marching drum are often used in military marches and parades. Tenor drum is a common term used in drumlines and drum corps. These synonyms refer to the same percussion instrument but are used to describe the instrument's specific usage or context.