cymbal


Definition: Meaning of, cymbal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪmb(ə)l /

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cymbal cymbals
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  1. a musical instrument in the form of a thin round metal plate, which you play by hitting it with a stick or by hitting two of them together
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cymbal used in phrases

  • crash cymbal (noun)
    1. a musical instrument of cymbal type that produces a loud, sharp crash; it is used mainly for occasional accents, as opposed to in ostinato
  • high-hat cymbal (noun)
    1. cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal
  • ride cymbal (noun)
    1. a musical instrument; a standard cymbal in most drum kits; it maintains a ride pattern, rather than the accent of a crash
  • sizzle cymbal (noun)
    1. a musical instrument of a drum kit; a cymbal to which rivets, chains or other rattles have been added to modify the sound, attached either by means of holes bored in the cymbal or by means of an attachment known as a sizzler
  • splash cymbal (noun)
    1. a musical instrument of a drum kit; it is the smallest accent cymbal in a drum kit
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