A major brand of cymbals, Paiste's sound has crafted some of today's most popular music, including Led Zepplin, Van Halen, Slipknot, AC/DC, etc. The typical Paiste sound, or "Signature" sound is a bright, full, powerful sounnd, and a much more European sound that Zildjian or Sabian. There is a distinct difference in sound between Zildjian and Paiste. Example: Listen to a typical Korn song or Chevelle song (Paiste), then listen to a Velvet Revolver or, my favorite to distinguish the differences, a recently made Metallica song (Zildjian). Most people agree that Paiste's sound quite a bit better than Zildjian, though they are quite a bit more expensive, and therefore less popular than Zildjians.
*insert bright, strong crash sound here*-Good example of Paiste

*insert slightly dark, slightly trashy, well-pronounced crash sound here*-Good example of Zildjian
by Clat-Clat October 11, 2005
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Made in Switzerland and Germany, the world's finest drum cymbals.
"Those are Paiste 2002 high hat cymbals you hear Phil Rudd play on Back In Black"
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A Filipino group/family living in Lodi, CA
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by Jhods May 25, 2008
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The sensation which occurs when one rubs a scalded tongue against said persons roof of the mouth.
The taste of pain one might conclude.
Guy 1: I scalded my tongue yesterday on a cup of coffee.

Guy 2: That sucks, but at least now you can feel paiste again.
by Olivernius November 18, 2013
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