Definitions
- A percussion instrument consisting of a thin, circular metal plate that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck with a drumstick or brush. - Used in various musical genres, including rock, jazz, and orchestral music. - Often used to accentuate rhythms or create a crashing sound effect.
- A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylindrical or barrel-shaped body covered with a membrane or skin stretched tightly over one or both ends. - Used in various musical genres, including rock, pop, jazz, and marching bands. - Often used to provide a rhythmic foundation or beat for other instruments to follow.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are percussion instruments.
- 2Both are used in various musical genres.
- 3Both are played with drumsticks or brushes.
- 4Both can be used to create rhythm and tempo.
- 5Both are often part of a drum kit or set.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Cymbals are thin, circular metal plates, while drums are hollow cylindrical or barrel-shaped bodies.
- 2Sound: Cymbals produce a sharp, ringing sound, while drums produce a deeper, more resonant sound.
- 3Function: Cymbals are often used to accentuate rhythms or create a crashing sound effect, while drums are used to provide a rhythmic foundation or beat for other instruments to follow.
- 4Size: Cymbals come in various sizes, from small hi-hats to large crash cymbals, while drums also come in various sizes, from small snare drums to large bass drums.
- 5Placement: Cymbals are often placed above or to the side of the drum kit, while drums are placed on stands or mounted on the drum kit itself.
Remember this!
Cymbal and drum are both percussion instruments used in various musical genres. However, the difference between cymbal and drum is their shape, sound, function, size, and placement. Cymbals are thin, circular metal plates that produce a sharp, ringing sound and are often used to accentuate rhythms or create a crashing sound effect. Drums are hollow cylindrical or barrel-shaped bodies that produce a deeper, more resonant sound and are used to provide a rhythmic foundation or beat for other instruments to follow.
