Wiki / Instruments / The cymbal
The cymbal is one of the percussion instruments which by tapping two parts of instrument, it makes all kinds of soprano and alto sounds. This instrument is in the form of a double metal plate that is available in different sizes in the regions of Iran and has different names and functions depending on the regional situation. In Bushehr it is known as Sanjar, while in Sistan it is called Qashka, in Hormozgan it is called Shiring or Jing and in Damghan it is called Janganeh. This instrument is called Sanchabiq among the Arabs of Khuzestan region and other region is called Zang. Also in the wedding ceremony, the smaller type of this instrument is attached to the fingers by a strap or cache, and the musician plays it while dancing. Bushehr's symbol is the largest in size compared to its peers and has a larger body thickness. The cymbals are in pairs and each of them is in the hands of the musician and is only used in the Muharram and Ashura funerial. Due to its large volume and resonance, it is played with a few drums and a horn. History: symbol is originated from Asia and has been used in funeral ceremonies. It can be said that, symbol is one of the oldest percussion instruments. The symbol is often in pairs and is hung from the player's neck by a string. For the first time, Arab Muslims introduced the cymbals to Europe, which were played in Spain and Italy. But at the beginning of the millennium, with the disappearance of the art of hammering, it disappeared, but images of the symbol can be seen in medieval miniatures until the fifteenth century. With the start of the Turkish wars in the seventeenth century, the symbol re-entered Europe. In general, cymbals are categorized along with other vocal and rhythmic instruments, such as drums, tambourines and flutes, and are mostly used in Turkish music groups. Amadeus Mozart also used a cymbal in group playing. In the late nineteenth century, the cymbals were performed on parts of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, as well as by George Bezette, Franz Liszt, and Richard Wagner. Structural features: This instrument is in the form of two hallow plate-shaped pieces with a relatively thick and long handle. The middle part of this piece has been removed and a hole has been made in the center to install the handle part. Bushehr symbol performance technique: Each of the cymbals is in the hands of the musician, and often one is fixed and the other is tapped. Geometers used to be made of special brass or alloy called Haft Josh, which is made of heavy machine springs today and they do not have the right tone and sound. When multi- symbols are used, certain rhythmic-metric sequences are created. At the mourning ceremony, the way the musicians, the drummer and the trumpet player have a special order. In Bushehr, this instrument is playing while standing while moving. Administration: During the mourning ceremony, three symbols are placed at the front and four symbols at the back. The trumpet player is the head of musician and the Ashkun Demam players are the leader. The ceremony is to announce the beginning of the mourning ceremony and will last about twenty minutes.
