cymbal crash
Dramatic percussion accent
A cymbal crash is the sharp, shimmering sound produced when cymbals strike together or are hit with a stick—a burst of metallic noise that cuts through other instruments.
In orchestral music, a cymbal crash often marks climactic moments: The symphony ended with a thunderous cymbal crash.
The term also refers to the physical act of bringing cymbals together.
- percussionSound through impact
- drum kitSeated percussionist's instrument collection
- bangSudden loud noise
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
big finish · drum · hit · splash · ride · hi-hat · brass · shimmer · ring · sustain · sound wave · stick · strike · orchestra · marching band · loud · metallic · vibration
- drum soundsbeat, boom, drumroll, hit, kick
- festive soundsapplause, cheering, cheers, clapping, fanfare
- sound effectssound effects, sound effect, ringtone, boing, howl
- sound wordsclick, clank, cacophony, clink, gurgle
- drummingsnare drum, drum roll, drumroll, beat, drumsticks
- rock concert soundsguitar riff, power chord, drum beat, bass line, distortion
sonic intensity
cymbal crashsilence
Total lack of sound
whisper · murmur · hush · ghost note · pianissimo