cymbal
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"We use copper and tin and one more ingredient which is secret. Even though it's in very small quantities, it gives the cymbal a different character in terms of consistency and sound," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
An explosive, splashy cymbal crash launches the LP’s closer, “Don’t Take Away the Music,” followed by piano and strings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
The soldier wears a fur pelisse and holds a cymbal, which meant he was very likely to have belonged to a cavalry regiment, Ms Lavelle said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
It’s like hearing a drum roll — the ball charging down the lane — with no crashing cymbal at the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Malcolm felt a shiver of fear that was almost audible, like the tip of a drumstick drawn across a cymbal.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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But they can’t see what I remember when I hold it: cymbals timed correctly during the performance, a gratified nod from the conductor after weeks of botching it in rehearsal.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
She covered the song in 1975, choosing to cut the third verse and dial up the drama with meaty piano chords, slugging drums and a flourish of cymbals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Today, Istanbul remains the centre of excellence for cymbals, where a handful of brands still produce hand-hammered bronze using techniques developed more than 400 years ago.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
It all belongs, in the same way the crash of Chinese cymbals in the remix of Sammie's signature song "I Lied to You" only punches up that gumbo's flavor.
From Salon ● May 2, 2025
The sounds of the drums and cymbals boomed as the procession passed.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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