1. A set of electronic drums which are electrical devices struck by a drummer, played in real time (using either hands, sticks, brushes or other implements) to produce a selection of sounds, instruments and effects, from either samples or modelled sounds contained in a processor or drum module
   "The electronic drum (pad/triggering device) is usually sold as part of an electronic drum kit, consisting of a set of drum pads mounted on a stand or rack in a configuration similar to that of an acoustic drum kit layout, with rubberized (Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, for example) or specialized acoustic/electronic cymbals (e.g. Zildjian's ‘Gen 16’)";
   - electronic drum set

Derived forms: electronic drum kits

Type of: electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument, percussion instrument, percussive instrument

Encyclopedia: Electronic drum kit