Bucket drumming is technically a form of junk percussion — the broader term for music made with everyday objects rather than traditional instruments. The distinction is that bucket drumming refers specifically to the practice of using plastic buckets and sticks, often in an ensemble setting with structured pieces and technique. Junk percussion is the wider category, which might include anything from pots and pans to cardboard boxes. In a classroom context, the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but bucket drumming has its own established pedagogy and repertoire.