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cymbal

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Also known as cymbals

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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Described at

Skosmos: HornbostelAndSachs: Cymbals

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... Idiophones Struck idiophones Idiophones struck directly Concussion idiophones or clappers Concussion vessels or vessel clappers Cymbals The substance of the instrument itself, owing to its solidity and elasticity, vibrates and radiates sound when struck. Cymbals are metal vessel clappers with everted rims, struck together by the player to create clearly defined individual strokes. (en)

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
musical instrument
Official name
Cimbali
Image
Aasizzler3.jpg
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Cymbals
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
Commons category
Cymbals
topic's main category
Category:Cymbals
Hornbostel-Sachs classification
111.142
described at URL
www.mimo-db.eu/HornbostelAndSachs/10
described by source
Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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Encyclopedic overview

19 sections
Contents
  • 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.

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