cymbal
thumb|Characteristic rock hi-hat pattern. The cymbals (/ˈsɪm.bəl/ ) are common percussion instruments. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various copper alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs (such as crotales) sound a definite note. Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra and percussion ensembles to jazz bands, rock bands, and marching bands. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, a ride, or a crash/ride cymbal and a pair of hi-hat cymbals. A player
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Cymbals are common percussion instruments typically made from thin, round plates of copper alloys, often played in pairs to create sound. They are used across many musical settings—from orchestras and jazz bands to rock bands and drum kits—and while most produce indefinite pitch, some specialized types can sound specific notes.
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Key facts
- Instrument.name
- Cymbals
- Instrument.image
- ZildjianCustomRide.jpg
- Instrument.image_capt
- A 22″ Avedis Zildjian cymbal
- Instrument.background
- Percussion
- Instrument.classification
- Percussion
- Instrument.hornbostel_sachs
- 111.142 if played in pairs, or 111.242 if played with a hand or beater
- Instrument.hornbostel_sachs_desc
- Concussion or percussion vessels
- Instrument.developed
- 7th century BCE
- Instrument.related
- Crotales are sometimes called cymbales anciens
- Instrument.builders
- Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Meinl, Istanbul Agop
- Instrument.articles
- Clash cymbals, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, ride cymbal, china cymbal, splash cymbal, sizzle cymbal, hi-hat, zill
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Article
19 sectionsContents
- Etymology and names
- History
- India
- Central Asia and Iran
- Ashura ceremony
- Etymology
- Turkey
- Anatomy
- Types
- Orchestral cymbals
- Clash cymbals
- Hi hats
- Ancient cymbals
- List of cymbal types
- See also
- References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- External links
thumb|Characteristic rock hi-hat pattern. The cymbals (/ˈsɪm.bəl/ ) are common percussion instruments. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various copper alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs (such as crotales) sound a definite note. Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra and percussion ensembles to jazz bands, rock bands, and marching bands. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, a ride, or a crash/ride cymbal and a pair of hi-hat cymbals. A player of cymbals is known as a cymbalist.
thumb|A cymbalist using a cymbal as part of a larger musical arrangement.