Cymbals

About Cymbals

A cymbal is a round, thin percussion instrument crafted from metal alloys, which can be played on its own or as part of a drum set. Most cymbals do not have a specific note. However the very small disc-type cymbals called crotales are designed to achieve a particular note. Like all percussion instruments, cymbals produce their sound when struck with a drum stick, mallet, brush, hand or even another cymbal.

Historians have discovered depictions of cymbals from as early as 7th century B.C. Cymbals are used in nearly every form of music ranging from orchestral and marching band to jazz, modern pop, rock and m