Cymbal stand is a piece of drum hardware used to hold one or more suspended cymbals, featuring a base (often a tripod), a height-adjustable pole, and a tilter at the top to attach the cymbal. There are two main types: a straight stand with the cymbal directly on top, and a boom stand with an extendable arm for greater positioning flexibility. Stands can vary in sturdiness, with double-braced legs providing more stability than single-braced ones.