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a pair of cymbals mounted on a rod so that the upper cymbal can be lifted and dropped on the lower by means of a pedal.[1930-35]
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high-hat cymbals — high′ hat′ cym bals n. pl. mad a pair of cymbals mounted on a rod so that the upper cymbal can be lifted and dropped on the lower by means of a pedal • Etymology: 1930–35 … From formal English to slang
high-hat cymbals — Music. a pair of cymbals mounted on a rod so that the upper cymbal can be lifted and dropped on the lower by means of a pedal. [1930 35] … Useful english dictionary
high-hat — ☆ high hat [hī′hat΄; ] for v., usually [ hī′hat′ ] adj. Slang snobbish and aloof n. 1. Slang a snob 2. a pair of opposed cymbals mounted on a metal stand and struck together by a foot pedal mechanism, used by drummers in jazz, rock, etc. for… … English World dictionary
high hat — noun 1. a man s hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur • Syn: ↑dress hat, ↑opera hat, ↑silk hat, ↑stovepipe, ↑top hat, ↑topper, ↑beaver • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
high-hat cymbal — noun cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal • Syn: ↑high hat • Hypernyms: ↑cymbal … Useful english dictionary
high hat — /ˈhaɪ hæt/ (say huy hat) noun 1. → top hat. 2. Also, top hat. Film, TV, etc. the lowest tripod used to hold a camera, usually 15 cm high. 3. a part of a drum kit consisting of two cymbals which are struck together by the use of a pedal device …
high hat — noun Date: 1885 1. beaver I,2 2. (or hi hat) a pair of cymbals operated by a foot pedal … New Collegiate Dictionary
high-hatcymbals — high hat cymbals also hi hat cymbals (hīʹhătʹ) pl.n. A pair of cymbals positioned to be worked by a foot pedal. * * * … Universalium
Hi-Hat, High Hat — [englisch, haɪhæt; wörtlich »hoher Hut«], Schlaginstrument, Grundbestandteil des Schlagzeugs; auf einem ca. 1 m hohen Ständer montiertes Beckenpaar (türkische Becken von ca. 30 36 cm Durchmesser), das durch einen meist mit dem linken Fuß… … Universal-Lexikon
high — adj., n., & adv. adj. 1 a of great vertical extent (a high building). b (predic.; often in comb.) of a specified height (one inch high; water was waist high). 2 a far above ground or sea level etc. (a high altitude). b inland, esp. when raised… … Useful english dictionary
