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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Andrew lifted his chin in anticipation of the churchlike burst of Hammond organ—Rick Wakeman and his array of keyboards—and then power nodded to the epic crash from Alan White’s cymbals.
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Unlike her quiet moments with Jake, though, straight up drums and cymbals play during this shot.
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The musical accompaniment consists of drums and cymbals — occasionally played by the dancers — flute, voice and sometimes violin or harmonium.
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Blocks of sound battle it out through shifting sonorities, punctuated by sharp attacks on drums and cymbals.
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The band steadily raised the volume, Vernon's falsetto started to crack, and the dueling drums erupted into a cacophony of walloping kick drums and crashing cymbals.
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The winner, chosen May 12, gets a complete drum set from DW Drums, Sabian rock performance cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and gift pack, VIP tickets to Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando.
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Amid a cacophony of clanging cymbals and honking klaxons, Maria, a chef in her late 50s, stands in front of one of the crosses.
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In the evening, bells, drums and cymbals announce the prayer ceremony, and flowers and candles are set afloat.
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Origin and Etymology of cymbal
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boat
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Definition of cymbal for English Language Learners
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: 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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Definition of cymbal for Students
: a musical instrument in the form of a brass plate that is struck with a drumstick or is used in pairs struck together
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