Definition of cymbal
: a concave brass plate that produces a brilliant clashing tone and that is struck with a drumstick or is used in pairs struck glancingly together
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Noyes Storybook Parade Children and adults are encouraged to bring a musical instrument, such as drums, triangles or cymbals, and dress as a favorite storybook character to march in the parade.
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After the four click Count-In, choose one of the drums or cymbals in the kit and tap it twice per beat.
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Origin and Etymology of cymbal
Middle English, from Old English cymbal & Anglo-French cymbele, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kymbalon, from kymbē bowl, boat
First Known Use: before 12th century
CYMBAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: a musical instrument in the form of a slightly curved thin metal plate that is played by hitting it with a drumstick or with another cymbal and that makes a very loud metallic sound
CYMBAL Defined for Kids
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: a musical instrument in the form of a brass plate that is struck with a drumstick or is used in pairs struck together
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See words that rhyme with cymbal Spanish Central: Translation of cymbal Nglish: Translation of cymbal for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cymbal
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