crash cymbals
Orchestra's dramatic punctuation
Crash cymbals are a pair of cymbals held by straps and struck together to produce a dramatic, explosive sound.
They're standard in orchestras and marching bands, providing accents and climactic moments: The crash cymbals punctuated the finale.
Distinguished from the single cymbal struck with a stick, also called a crash cymbal in drum kits.
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