Oh yeah, we hear 'pros' crowing about 'Partials' all the time right? Isn't there no pro drummer ever doing a cymbal clinic specifically about the 'Partials' of a chosen cymbal line?
What no 'Funky'? How can we take this SABIAN list seriously?
Mmmmmmm, my cymbals never sound 'HOT'.
Hot, but no 'cold'? PAISTE colour sounds would fit the bill for 'COLD', or maybe 'prehistoric' as in fossilized.
I've got a good one- 'Digital' ZILDJIAN'S* 21" K CUSTOM HYBRID RIDE and their BREAKBEATS sound Digital, so does any SABIAN Jack DeJonette line, especially the first one, which they had to revamp cuz nobody bought em'.
This list I'd wager was written by a millennial.
ATTACK
The response rate of the cymbal. Some models are faster (more attack) than others. The Signature Mike Portnoy Max Stax responds with immediate 'attack'.
BRIGHT
Sounds that are high-pitched; they offer increased cut. PRO models including the 20" Ride offer bright, penetrating responses.
CUT
The ability of the sound - usually high-pitched or loud - to cut through the surrounding music. The Sonix Crash features a focused, high-pitched sound that cuts.
DARK
Low-pitched, warm tones that combine for a 'dark' response that blends into surrounding music. HH models, including the Dark Crash, feature dark, traditional tones.
DRY
A minimum of tone ensures a very definite stroke response. The 20" HH Raw Dry Ride offers maximum stick response.
FAST
Rate of response when the cymbal is struck: how fast or slow it makes a sound and how that sound decays. A smaller or thinner cymbal responds and decays faster than larger, heavier models.
FUNDAMENTAL
The predominant or main sound within the overall response of a cymbal. A Dark Crash produces a fundamental sound that has a relatively low, warm, rich tone.
GLASSY
Clear, shimmering response. Often clean and smooth -- like glass.
HOT
A fiery mix of dark, warm sounds with the added heat of agitated tones -- a 'burning' sound.
PARTIALS
The overtones or series of pitches produced in addition to the fundamental. Every cymbal will have a different percentage of highs, lows and mid-range partials.
SUSTAIN
The duration of the sound before it decays. Bigger cymbals sustain longer than smaller models.
TIMBRE
The general sound characteristics of a cymbal.
TRASHY
Raw and dirty responses associated with chinese cymbals and some special models. The trashiness of an 18" B8 Pro Chinese is raw, funky and oriental.
WARM
A softer response that focuses on a blend of low-pitched, musical tones.
DIGITAL
A tight, narrow tone band with almost even dynamic range.
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Currently the worst drum related merchandise website on the web right now, navigability is a 0 out of 10. Wanna get confused? Go to the ZILDJIAN web page, pro or beginner, confusion reigns there.