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I believe you are referring to a snare drum.

Most concert style snare drums have coils of wire stretched across the bottom skin. These wires are called "chains" and can effect the sound the snare drum makes depending on how tight or loose they are against the skin of the drum.

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Q: Which drum has metal wires stretched over the lower skin?
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