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A '''cymbal''' is a flat, metal [[percussion]] instrument that makes a loud, resonant sound when struck. Cymbals come in a variety of sizes, from a couple of inches in diameter to well over a foot, and are used in classical [[orchestra]]s, [[drum kit]]s in [[popular music|pop]] and [[jazz]] music, and many forms of traditional music. | A '''cymbal''' is a flat, metal [[percussion]] instrument that makes a loud, resonant sound when struck. Cymbals come in a variety of sizes, from a couple of inches in diameter to well over a foot, and are used in classical [[orchestra]]s, [[drum kit]]s in [[popular music|pop]] and [[jazz]] music, and many forms of traditional music. | ||
Cymbals are a very old instrument: they are mentioned in the [[Old Testament]] in Psalm 150:5, so we know that they were in use in King [[David]]'s time, centuries before the birth of [[Christ]]. | Cymbals are a very old instrument: they are mentioned in the [[Old Testament]] in Psalm 150:5, so we know that they were in use in King [[David]]'s time, centuries before the birth of [[Christ]]. | ||
[[Category:Musical Instruments]] | [[Category:Musical Instruments]] | ||
Revision as of 17:32, March 12, 2009
A cymbal is a flat, metal percussion instrument that makes a loud, resonant sound when struck. Cymbals come in a variety of sizes, from a couple of inches in diameter to well over a foot, and are used in classical orchestras, drum kits in pop and jazz music, and many forms of traditional music.
Cymbals are a very old instrument: they are mentioned in the Old Testament in Psalm 150:5, so we know that they were in use in King David's time, centuries before the birth of Christ.