splash cymbal
[English]
A cymbal (a circular brass plate measuring from 6 to 16 inches across) that sits on a stand at an angle as is part of the drum kit (drum set), and is struck with drumsticks or brushes to keep a rhythmic pulse of the composition. This splash cymbal is named for the explosive splash sound that it produces. It is used to provide special accents in a composition where its special sound will add a unique effect.
See Also
[English] cymbal[English] crash cymbals
[English] suspended cymbal
[English] ride cymbal
[English] hi-hat
[English] sizzle cymbal
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Last Updated: 2016-06-19 15:26:49