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RIVET CYMBAL [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jazz
  • Percussion Instruments
DEF

A cymbal common to jazz and rock music that is made in various sizes and usually is mounted on a tall metal stand.

OBS

Metal rivets are loosely fitted around the rim of the cymbal, and when the cymbal is struck ... the rivets vibrate, causing a sizzling sound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jazz
  • Instruments de musique à percussion
DEF

[...] cymbales turques percées de nombreux trous sur toute leur surface, et dans lesquels ont été placés des clous ou des rivets très légers.

CONT

Une bonne cymbale cloutée doit faire vibrer ses clous aussi longtemps qu'elle vibre elle-même.

OBS

L'usage pluriel est répandu alors que cette cymbale est jouée seule.

Spanish

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