cymbal
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈsɪmbəl/
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platillo
- Rome moved to the sound of harps, trumpets, drums, and the clash of cymbals.
- cymbal crash
- drums and cymbals
- playing cymbals
Drummers appear seated with snare and bass drum, cymbal and wood blocks and other special effects.
- Drummers appear seated with snare and bass drum, cymbal and wood blocks and other special effects.
- And of course, since it's got this bumper on the bottom, you can bang the cymbals like that if you want to.
- And, and, and and then you'd bring your own pedals and seat and snare drum and cymbal stands and cymbals.
Examples
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I hit the top of each Russian split jump just as the cymbals clashed.
Fiction book (2002) -
Other students were able to watch for cues and play crash cymbals, triangles, woodblocks, and gongs with accurate timing.
Academic text (2006) -
Listen for the crash of the cymbals.
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At the ride cymbal crash, the piano entered and repeated the melody in unison with the guitar.
Academic text (2005) -
Keep the cymbals splashy, and, Jay, let's take the bass line for a walk.
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Drummers appear seated with snare and bass drum, cymbal and wood blocks and other special effects.
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In addition, music, bells, and tinkling cymbals were everywhere, in every room, in the stairways, wherever one went.
Academic text (2003) -
Enjoy the texture of harmonium, guitar, tabla, and cymbals with the singer.
Academic text (2005) -
Have the students chant and play the rhythmic pattern on a drum, tambourine, or finger cymbals.
Academic text (2003) -
The drummer played a loud beat and crashed the cymbals to create a thrilling rhythm.
Compounds
- Specialized
A pair of small metal plates on a stand that a drummer opens and closes with a foot pedal
How Loud
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cymbal comes from the old Greek word kymbalon, from kymbē which means 'cup' or 'bowl'. Think of cymbals as round metal 'cups' or plates that are hit together to make a loud, ringing sound, so the name fits the instrument.