cymbalist

Variant of cymbal

cymbal definition

cym·bal (sim′bəl)

noun

a circular, slightly concave brass plate used as a percussion instrument producing a variety of metallic sounds: it is struck with a drumstick, brush, etc. or used in pairs which are struck together to produce a crashing, ringing sound

Etymology: ME < OFr cymble & OE cymbal, both < L cymbalum < Gr kymbalon < kymbē, hollow of a vessel < IE *kumb- < base *keu-, bend, arch > coomb, hump

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Cymbals come in many sizes. The smallest, called segat, sejjat, zills or finger cymbals, range from between about 1-3/4" to 4" in diameter, and are played two in each hand. Hand cymbals such as Japanese taiko players use are slightly larger, and are played one in each hand. The largest cymbals are the most commonly used in western style music.

Posted by anonymous 79 days ago.

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