cymbal

cym·bal | \ ˈsim-bəl

Definition of cymbal

: 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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Recent Examples on the Web From condenser microphones on the cymbals to dynamic microphones on the drum heads, each component of the kit is best served by a different kind of microphone. — Popular Science, "Every drum microphone you need for capturing the whole kit," 23 Mar. 2020 Percussionists tap on cymbals and scrape metal plates with stones. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, "The Otherworldly Minimalism of Jürg Frey," 29 Oct. 2019 The sonorous rumble of a sousaphone laid down the low end, while cymbals, hi-hats, snare drums and bass drum offered the dynamic beats that elevate dance-floor denizens like a drug. — Morena Duwe, Billboard, "Meet Meute, the German Marching Band That Plays Only Electronic Music Covers," 11 Dec. 2019 And his eyes fluttered closed as the cymbal shivered and the piano plunked its final note. — Dallas News, "Art and the City: Dallas writers are embracing their newfound solitude ... and singing to their cats," 5 Apr. 2020 Each year renowned cymbal makers Sabian help to craft the awards themselves, which double as playable percussive instruments, incorporating five custom bronze crotales. — Karen Bliss, Billboard, "Nickelback's Chad Kroeger Goes Off-Mic, Jessie Reyez Wins Big & More at 30th Annual SOCAN Awards," 2 Apr. 2019 While dynamic microphones are perfect for capturing quick and snappy sounds, condenser microphones are the preferred method of capturing the nuances of smoother, more detailed elements like cymbals, making them great for overheads. — Popular Science, "Every drum microphone you need for capturing the whole kit," 23 Mar. 2020 The Jammin’ House reverberates with the discordant sounds of budding musicians banging cymbals, shaking tambourines and plucking the strings of an upright bass. — Allie Morris, Dallas News, "History marches on in New Orleans with these new attractions," 25 Feb. 2020 Each pad bore the tone of a different drum or cymbal, with several options programmed in. — Jim Allen, Popular Mechanics, "5 Music Inventions that Rocked the ’80s—and Every Decade After," 14 Jan. 2020

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“Cymbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbal. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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cymbal

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cymbal

: a musical instrument in the form of a slightly curved thin metal plate that is played by hitting it with a drumstick or with another cymbal and that makes a very loud metallic sound

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cymbal

noun

cym·bal | \ ˈsim-bəl