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Encyclopedia > Zildjian

Zildjian is a surname of Armenian origin and means "cymbalsmith". It is notable for being the name of two cymbal manufacturers: Sabian Paragon cymbals Cymbals (Fr. ...

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Zildjian - Armeniapedia.org (1737 words)
Twenty-two years later, the Sabian and Zildjian companies are battling for the loyalty of the world's percussionists, with a combined 60 to 70 per cent of the quality cymbal market.
The Zildjian clash had its origins in Constantinople in 1623 when Robert Zildjian's Armenian ancestor, an alchemist named Avedis, was appointed cymbal-maker to the Turkish sultan.
Zildjian said that his name is Turkish-Armenian for cymbal (zil) - smith or maker (dj) - son (ian) and can be dated back to at least the 1670s.
Zildjian.com - en-US (219 words)
Crafted to the same extraordinarily high standards as Zildjian cymbals, Zildjian drumsticks simply feel great.
Whatever your stick preference or playing style, you’ll find the perfect stick among Zildjian’s vast selection of sizes, lengths and tip styles.
Legendary artists place their musical signatures on music with Zildjian Drumsticks.
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