Cymbal choke

The cymbal choke produces a burst of sound which is abruptly silenced, which can be used for punctuation or dramatic fortissimo effects.

In some modern music, namely heavy metal, it is "often employed to emphasize a particular beat or signal an abrupt conclusion to a passage.

"The effect, a sudden burst of sound, is [often] further strengthened by a single, simultaneous kick with the bass drum.

[5] "In early jazz...A drummer would accent key moments in the music by striking the cymbal for a dramatic crash, then choking it with his [or her] hand.

It can also be heard at the start "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor and of the Metallica song "Master of Puppets".