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By Cyriaque Lamar Jun 26, 2011 8:00 AM

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In slow motion, the surface of a cymbal flops around like a pancake

In slow motion, the surface of a cymbal flops around like a pancake Here's what a vibrating cymbal looks like at 1000 frames per second. Even the unblinking eye can't catch all that metal wriggling around like a crêpe caught in a strong breeze.

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