A floor-tom is a type of drum that is part of a standard drum kit. It is a standing drum on three legs, which provide it with stability, hence the name "floor". The floor-tom produces a deep, resonant sound that is lower than other drums, but not as deep as the sound of a bass drum. It is used to add rhythmic patterns and transitions in music, often to accentuate the ends of phrases or to create dramatic effects in various musical genres, including rock, jazz and pop.