what is it called when you hit the centre of a crash cymbal

1 Answer. 1. The centre bit is called the 'bell' of the cymbal. See this answer.

1. What is it called when you hit a cymbal?
2. What is the bow of a cymbal?
3. Do cymbals have notes?

What is it called when you hit a cymbal?

In percussion, cymbal choke is a drum stroke or push which consists of striking a cymbal with a drum stick held in one hand and then immediately grabbing the cymbal with another hand, or more rarely, with the same hand. ... Choke cymbal was common in the early jazz drumset (1900-1930).

What is the bow of a cymbal?

The curvature or bow of the cymbal describes the degree to which a cymbal curves outward from the bell to the edge. Cymbals with flatter profiles have a lower fundamental tone and mellow response, while cymbals with a more pronounced curve have a higher fundamental note with a faster attack.

Do cymbals have notes?

The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (such as crotales).