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Cymbals

Scope note

Concussion vessels of great antiquity, occurring in many sizes and grades of sound throughout their history. Traditionally they have consisted of a pair of round metal plates, usually slightly convex to create a resonant hollow, sounded by striking together. In modern orchestral and jazz music, cymbals are often played as percussion instruments, suspended and struck with drumsticks or wire brushes.

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300041897

Broader Terms used

concussion vessels

Narrower Terms used

zils
crotales

Equivalent Terms used

cymbal

Created

13yrs ago

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