Some things move so fast that we have no idea what they actually look like in motion. Cymbals, for example. Did you know they wobble around like a pancake when hit?

This video of a cymbal being hit, filmed at 1,000 frames per second, shows just how little we see when drummers are playing. What looks like a solidly flat disc bouncing around is actually surprisingly rubbery, its shape distorted greatly by the force of the strike.

It's an awesome video, one that's sure to make you think a little bit more about what you're seeing next time you're at a concert.

Via Geekologie