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What does ride cymbal mean?
A type of cymbal, the function of which is to maintain a steady rhythmic pattern.

How to pronounce ride cymbal

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ride cymbal”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “ride cymbal” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.