 Abbreviations/music lexicon
| Abbreviation |
Cym |
| German (de) |
Becken |
| English (en) |
cymbals |
| Spanish (es) |
platillos |
| French (fr) |
Cymbale |
| Hungarian (hu) |
cintányer |
| Italian (it) |
piatto |
| Dutch (nl) |
bekken |
| Portuguese (pt) |
Prato |
| Definition/synonyms |
A cymbal is a common percussion instrument. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (see: crotales). Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, heavy metal bands, and marching groups. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, ride, or crash/ride, and a pair of hi-hat cymbals. A player of cymbals is known as a cymbalist. |
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