From Wikipedia
Clash cymbals (also called concert cymbals, orchestral cymbals, or crash cymbals) are cymbals played in matched pairs by holding one cymbal in each hand and striking the two together.
To differentiate this type of cymbal from a suspended cymbal, they are also called hand cymbals.
Frequently asked questions
What does a hand cymbal sound like?
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q5647142 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Clash cymbals – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Juerg Vollmer – CC BY 2.0