Cymbal dream meaning is explained below using 6 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung

Associated with rhythm and sound, the appearance of cymbals in a dream suggests the need for a basic sense of harmony. The cymbals consist of two halves and represent the reconciliation of passion with practicality. There can also be a link with sex as, along with the drum and tambourine, they are used to induce an ecstatic state.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 2 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

Hearing a cymbal in your dreams, foretells the death of a very aged person of your acquaintance.

The sun will shine, but you will see it darkly because of gloom.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a cymbal are your subconscious mind’s way of telling you to pay attention, to wake up and heed the signs that are presented to you.

See Music.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Cafer-i Sadik

(s) striking of the cymbal is interpreted upon 4 sides: hated good, vain words, goods of the world, worry & sorrow because of gathering wealth.
Source: Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik Author: Cafer-i Sadik

Interpretation 5 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Crashing a cymbal may indicate one is taking oneself too seriously.
Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 6 — Margaret Hamilton

Making noise with a pretentious motive
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton