Noun
A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller.
A musical instrument of brass, shaped like a circular dish or a flat plate, with a handle at the back; -- used in pairs to produce a sharp ringing sound by clashing them together.
A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA cleaner cymbal creates a crisper sound, whereas a cymbal showing signs of oxidation (called a 'raw' cymbal) creates a duller sound. Source: Internet
A conventional three-piece kit consists of bass drum, 14" diameter snare drum, 12"-14" hi-hats, and a single 12" diameter hanging tom, 8"–9" in depth, and a suspended cymbal, in the range of 14"–18", both mounted on the bass drum. Source: Internet
A crash cymbal is often accompanied by a strong kick on the bass drum pedal, both for musical effect and to support the stroke. Source: Internet
A rock kit may also substitute a larger ride cymbal or larger hi-hats, typically 22" for the ride and 15" for the hats. Source: Internet
A thick cymbal is likely to be used by a metal or rock band, while thinner cymbals are generally used in lighter rock. Source: Internet
A swish cymbal may, for example serve, as the main ride in some styles of music, but in a larger kit, which includes a conventional ride cymbal as well, it may well be considered an effects cymbal per se. Source: Internet