A Repeater drum is a type of drum that is primarily associated with the traditional music of Jamaica. It is also known as a "repeater snare drum" or "riddim snare drum" and is characterized by its fast, repeating rhythms. The repeater drum is typically played in a style that emphasizes quick, repetitive snare drum patterns, often in syncopated rhythms. It is often used in Jamaican music genres such as Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and Dancehall. The Repeater drum is also used in the Jamaica military band.