CPC G10K 11/16 (2013.01) [G10D 13/063 (2020.02); G10D 13/065 (2013.01); G10K 11/162 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An acoustic shield for a cymbal comprising:
a side wall configured to surround a portion of an edge of a cymbal opposite a percussionist to reflect sound back toward the cymbal and toward the percussionist, the side wall having a top edge above the cymbal and a bottom edge below the cymbal;
a substantially flat top plate attached to the top edge of the side wall and extending from the side wall over and across the center of the cymbal; and
a substantially flat bottom plate attached to the bottom edge of the side wall and extending from the side wall under and across the center of the cymbal, the bottom plate being parallel to the top plate, the bottom plate and the top plate being spaced to accommodate regular movement of the cymbal when struck.
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