The rolling cymbals near the beginning of the composition seem more anachronistic than anything else. |
It began with brass, drums and crashing cymbals, and it skipped into an irresistible beat that was borne along by a thumping tuba. |
Rhythm is provided by drums, iron gongs, cymbals, rattles, and hand clapping. |
Then there was laughter and well-wishing and noise-making from the hall as those outside sounded cymbals amidst shouts and jests. |
The drums are applied for atmosphere, creating a background packed with tinkling cymbals and drum fills. |
The ceremony begins with chanted invocations and prayers, accompanied by the urgings of horns, cymbals and drums. |