cymbals

hi-hat

Pedal-controlled cymbal pair

• rideJourney atop something
• crashSudden violent impact
• splashLiquid scattering on impact

china · sizzle · choke · bell · bow · edge · drumkit · drumstick · mallet · snare

crash

Sudden violent impact

• clashViolent disagreement or collision
• shimmerTremulous, wavering light
• sizzleSound of frying

wash · ring · sustain · decay · ping · choke · resonance · overtone · brightness · cutting

orchestra

Large instrumental ensemble

• symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
• ensembleUnified group or outfit
• concertLive musical performance

conductor · score · percussion section · timpanist · crescendo · fortissimo · accent · punctuation · climax · finale

drumline

Marching band percussionists

• paradeCeremonial public procession
• marching bandMobile musical ensemble
• field showMarching band performance

halftime · uniform · formation · cadence · drill · corps · color guard

bronze

Copper-tin alloy

• brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
• alloyMetallic combination
• copperReddish-brown metallic element

tin · hammered · lathed · cast · patina · tarnish · luster · shiny · polished · weight

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

• tempoRate of musical performance
• accentRegional speech pattern
• grooveNarrow cut or routine

swing · pulse · time · backbeat · syncopation · pattern · keeping time · downbeat · upbeat · measure

• orchestraorchestra, symphony orchestra, philharmonic, strings, string orchestra
• percussionbass drum, bongos, cajon, drum, congas
• instrumentsguitar, guitars, piano, pianos, drum
• marching bandmarching band, military bands, drum lines, parade music, color guard
• music gearguitar, amplifiers, piano, amps, keyboard
• rhythm toystambourine, maracas, shakers, egg shaker, egg shakers