curved disc shaped percussion instruments made of brass
curved disc shaped percussion instrument made of brass (often used in pairs)
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Cymbals Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
Noun
1. a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
(hypernym) percussion instrument, percussive instrument
(hyponym) high-hat cymbal, high hat
Cymbals Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Cymbals are a common percussion instrument. Cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys; see cymbal making for a discussion of their manufacture. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (see: crotales). Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, heavy metal bands, and marching groups. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, ride or crash/ride, and a pair of hi-hat cymbals.
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Cymbals Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
(Heb. tzeltzelim, from a root meaning to "tinkle"), musical instruments, consisting of two convex pieces of brass one held in each hand, which were clashed together to produce a loud clanging sound; castanets; "loud cymbals." "Highsounding cymbals" consisted of two larger plates, one held also in each hand (2 Sam. 6:5; Ps. 150:5; 1 Chr. 13:8; 15:16, 19, 28; 1 Cor. 13:1).
