symbol, cymbal

Symbol or symbol means something that is used as a sign--as representing something else-- a thing, person, place, idea, or concept.--
A heart is often used as a symbol of love.
In math problems, the letter 'x' is used as a symbol of an unknown quantity.

Cymbal or cymbal ( rhymes with symbol ) means the  metal disc used as a musical instrument, often by a drummer--
The ringing sound is the sound of the drummer hitting the cymbal.
In a symphony orchestra, a pair of cymbals may be clanged together, as part of a musical composition.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The crash of a cymbal is often used a symbol of a storm."