crash cymbal
Percussive metallic disc
A crash cymbal is a cymbal struck to produce a loud, explosive accent in music.
Unlike ride cymbals, which sustain a steady rhythm, crash cymbals deliver sharp, dramatic bursts—marking transitions, emphasizing beats, or punctuating climaxes: The drummer hit the crash cymbal on the final chord.
They're thinner than other cymbals, allowing them to respond quickly and decay fast.
Pedal-controlled cymbal pair
- rideJourney atop something
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- chinaFine ceramic tableware
- sizzleSound of frying
drumstick · drum kit · stand · mounting · bell · bow · edge · bronze
Forceful impact or stoppage
- accentRegional speech pattern
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- swellIncrease in size
tremolo · roll · mallet · shoulder · glancing blow · full swing · rim shot · wash
Regional speech pattern
- downbeatNegatively toned or dispirited
- fillMake something full
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- punctuationWritten clarity symbols
climax · transition · phrase · measure · backbeat · syncopation · dynamics · fortissimo
hi-hat
Pedal-controlled cymbal pair
sizzle · drumstick · drum kit · stand · mounting · bell · bow · edge · bronze · brass
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
- accentRegional speech pattern
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
swell · tremolo · roll · mallet · shoulder · glancing blow · full swing · rim shot · wash · sustain
accent
Regional speech pattern
punctuation · climax · transition · phrase · measure · backbeat · syncopation · dynamics · fortissimo · hit
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
decay · overtones · brightness · cutting · piercing · trashy · warm · dark · papery · glassy
rock
Solid earthen material
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
- marching bandMobile musical ensemble
big band · fusion · metal · punk · pop · Latin · funk · swing · bebop · progressive