Misunderstood by the general public as the lesser of the drumline, they are visually the coolest damn section in a band/Drum corps. Contrary to medieval folklore, the cymbal section does not use their badassery in the form of visual mindfuck to hypnotize the viewer, in fact they are all pretty fucking chill.
by KoleB95 December 21, 2014
by kjsfkjasf September 22, 2007
by lovalwys September 2, 2007
A group of people who either a) don't play a marching instrument such as oboe or bassoon or b) suck ass at the instrument they do play. The cymbal line is usually made up of the rejects and losers who can't play a real instrument and march at the same time.
Student 1: I'm so happy because I got a spot on the clarinet hornline!! How did you do?
Student 2: Well, my audition didn't go so well so the directors offered to give me a spot on the cymbal line!
Student 1: .....
Student 2: Well, my audition didn't go so well so the directors offered to give me a spot on the cymbal line!
Student 1: .....
by pizzazzz March 6, 2010