Detail 01
Suspended
Designed to hang on a stand and be struck with mallets or sticks, not clashed together by hand.
Product detailSKU #1273887989665
ZildjianClassic Orchestral Selection Suspended Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 20-inch suspended cymbal for concert band and orchestra. Mounts on a stand, played with mallets. Bought one at a time, not as a pair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestra parts calling for mallet rolls
- School or community ensemble percussion sections building a stand-mounted setup
- Long crescendo swells that need sustain, not a sharp attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching hand-crash parts — this is one cymbal, not a pair
- Drum set crashing; orchestral voicing gets buried behind guitars
- Anyone needing a matched pair without buying two
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
20 in.
Large diameter takes longer to speak and rings much longer, which is what makes slow mallet rolls work.
Detail 03
Sold as one cymbal
If a part calls for a crash pair, you need two of these, or a purpose-built pair instead.
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Orchestral voicing
Voiced to blend under winds and strings rather than cut through, so it sits inside the ensemble.
Detail 05
Zildjian Classic Orchestral Selection
Part of the concert line rather than the drum set line, so response is broader and less focused.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand included — you need a cymbal stand with a felt and sleeve
- 02Mallets are separate; stick attack sounds very different from yarn mallets
- 03A 20-inch cymbal needs a padded bag or case for transport
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a stand?
No. It ships as the cymbal alone. You supply a stand, felts, and a sleeve so the bell can move freely.
02Can I use it on a drum set?
You can, but it is voiced for concert blend. Expect a washy, slow crash that sits under a band rather than cutting through.
03Do I need two of these?
Only if your part calls for hand crashes. Suspended cymbal parts use a single cymbal on a stand.
04Is 20 inches too big for a high school band?
No. Twenty inches is a common concert suspended size. It gives enough sustain for rolls without overwhelming a school-sized ensemble.
