noun
A musical instrument consisting of a slightly concave metal plate that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck with a drumstick or when two plates are struck together.
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The percussionist struck the cymbal with precision during the symphony performance.
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I love the sound of crashing cymbals in a rock concert.
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That drummer really knows how to bang on the cymbals!
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The clash of opinions between the two politicians was like the clash of cymbals in a marching band.