grosse caisse
Definition of the French term grosse caisse in music:
- orchestral bass drum (large bass drum played with drumsticks)
- kick drum (bass drum that is played with a pedal as a part of a drum kit)
Language
French
Singular
grosse caisse
Plural
grosses caisses
Abbreviation
G.C.
Alt. abbreviations
Gr. C.Gr. Cs.GC
Synonyms
Combinations
French musical terms that include grosse caisse:
- grosse caisse à pied – kick drum (bass drum that is played with a pedal a...
- pédale de grosse caisse – bass drum pedal
Musical examples
Music scores that include grosse caisse:
- Arthur Honegger: Pacific 231 (1923) Page 1
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre (1874) Page 1
- Giuseppe Verdi: Nabucco (1841) Page 2
- Jacques Ibert: Escales (1920‑1922) Page 1
- Léo Delibes: Lakmé (1883) Page 1
Related terms
French musical terms related to grosse caisse: