Cymbal: meaning, definitions and examples

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cymbal

 

[ หˆsษชmbษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A musical instrument consisting of a slightly concave circular brass plate that is either struck against another one or struck with a stick to produce a ringing or clashing sound.

Synonyms

crash cymbal, suspended cymbal.

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Word Description / Examples
cymbal

General term for a percussion instrument typically used to provide rhythm and accent in various musical settings.

  • The drummer played the cymbal to add some rhythm to the song.
  • Cymbals can be found in orchestras, marching bands, and jazz bands.
crash cymbal

Specifically used to create a loud, sharp crash sound. Common in rock, pop, and other genres for dramatic accents.

  • He struck the crash cymbal at the climax of the song.
  • The crash cymbal added a powerful accent to the rock track.

Examples of usage

  • The drummer hit the cymbal at the climax of the song.
  • She played the cymbal with great skill during the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "cymbal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเค‚เค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Becken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simbal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะผะฑะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cymbaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒณใƒใƒซ (shinbaru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cymbale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ platillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ๋ฒŒ์ฆˆ (simbeoljeu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู†ุฌ (sunuj)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤinel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤinel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’น (bรณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤinele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ simbal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธะผะฑะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ (tsimbalo)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zฤฑnqฤฑrov

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ platillo

Etymology

The word 'cymbal' originates from the Latin word 'cymbalum' and the Greek word 'kymbalon'. Cymbals have been used in various cultures and civilizations for thousands of years, with evidence of their existence dating back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. They have been a significant part of music and ceremonies throughout history, symbolizing power, celebration, and spirituality.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,793, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.