From symphonies to rock music, marching bands and advertising jingles — we hear Zildjian cymbals everywhere. Drummers across the globe know that name because it’s emblazoned on every gleaming disc.

NORWELL — When Avedis Zildjian immigrated to America in 1909, he set up shop as a candymaker. Settling in Quincy, he and his employees dipped cherries and almonds in melted chocolate, making bonbons.