: a concave metal plate (as of brass or bronze) that produces a brilliant clashing tone and that is struck with a drumstick or is used in pairs struck glancingly together
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From her first cymbal crash, the German powerhouse, 43, received a roar of approval from discerning fans.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Let the schmuck tumble downstairs with a happy clash of cymbals.
—Christian Wiman, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The sound of ancient instruments — cymbals, bells and drums — punctuated the monastic chants.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
The delicate pitter-patter of a drum’s cymbal is the only sound to break through the thick brick wall of the obscure performance venue, Sun Space, and reach the wide, desolate Sunland Boulevard.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Let the schmuck tumble downstairs with a happy clash of cymbals.
—Christian Wiman, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The sound of ancient instruments — cymbals, bells and drums — punctuated the monastic chants.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
The delicate pitter-patter of a drum’s cymbal is the only sound to break through the thick brick wall of the obscure performance venue, Sun Space, and reach the wide, desolate Sunland Boulevard.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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“Cymbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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