Associations to the word «Cymbal»

Wiktionary

CYMBAL, 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.

Dictionary definition

CYMBAL, 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.

Wise words

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