鑔 (chǎ) - Cymbals — a percussion instrument consisting of two
鑔 · chǎ
Cymbals — a percussion instrument consisting of two round brass plates that are struck together to produce a loud, ringing sound.
Cymbals — a percussion instrument consisting of two
Usage highlights
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Synonyms
- 鈸— cymbals (alternative character, often used interchangeably)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The percussionist played the cymbals (打鑔) during the climax.
- Chinese opera uses various cymbals (鑔) for dramatic effect.
- The cymbal crash (鑔聲) marked the finale.
- He collects traditional Chinese cymbals (傳統鑔).
Collocations
- play cymbals(打鑔)
- cymbal sound(鑔聲)
- cymbal crash(鑔響)
- brass cymbals(銅鑔)
- small cymbals(小鑔)
- cymbal player(鑔手)
Idioms
- Cymbals and drums shaking the heavens(鑔鼓喧天)
- Golden cymbals and jade drums(金鑔玉鼓)
- Cymbals and gongs together(鑔鑼齊鳴)
Cultural background
FAQ- Cymbals are essential in Chinese traditional music, especially in opera, temple ceremonies, and folk celebrations.
- In Chinese percussion ensembles, cymbals often mark rhythmic accents and dramatic moments.
- The character 鑔 specifically refers to the Chinese variants of cymbals, which can differ in size and tone from Western cymbals.