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銅鈸

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