Definition of Cymbal

1. 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.

Specialized synonyms: High Hat, High-hat Cymbal, Zill
Generic synonyms: Percussion Instrument, Percussive Instrument

Definition of Cymbal

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

Definition of Cymbal

1. Noun. (musical instruments) a concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like. ¹

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Definition of Cymbal

1. a percussion instrument [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cymbal

cymarin
cymarine
cymars
cymas
cymata
cymatia
cymatic
cymatics
cymatium
cymatogeny
cymatograph
cymatoid
cymatoscope
cymatotrichous
cymba conchae
cymbal (current term)
cymbaleer
cymbaleers
cymbaler
cymbalers
cymbaling
cymbalist
cymbalists
cymbalo
cymbalom
cymbaloms
cymbalon
cymbalons
cymbalos
cymbals

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