Cymbal

['sɪmb(ə)l] or ['sɪmbl]

Definition

(noun.) a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together.

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Definition

(n.) A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller.

(n.) A musical instrument of brass, shaped like a circular dish or a flat plate, with a handle at the back; -- used in pairs to produce a sharp ringing sound by clashing them together.

(n.) A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings.

Typist: Naomi

Definition

n. a hollow brass basin-like musical instrument beaten together in pairs.—ns. Cym′balist a cymbal-player; Cym′balo the dulcimer.—adj. Cym′biform boat-shaped.

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