1. An oversized percussion instrument, typically cylindrical, characterized by a generous drumhead diameter and substantial shell depth, producing resonant low frequencies that reverberate through parade routes.
2.colloq. The percussive equivalent of a freight train, known for its pronounced sonic footprint and refusal to be upstaged by lesser instruments.
In a sentence,
"The band marched through town with a thiccc marching bass drum leading the charge, its sonic wake resetting car alarms with each beat."
Etymology,
From Middle English drom (drum), of unknown origin, possibly imitative of the sound, + Old French marchier (to march). The etymology marches on, much like the drumline.
Yes. Drum, Marching Bass is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on June 9, 2026 and filed in the Musical Instruments section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes a marching bass drum thiccc?
The percussive equivalent of a freight train, known for its pronounced sonic footprint and refusal to be upstaged by lesser instruments.
Is "thiccc" spelled with three c's?
Yes. The Thiccctionary house spelling uses three c's, distinguishing the editorial register from the colloquial "thicc" (two c's) and standard "thick" (one c).
