Cymbal: meaning, definitions and examples

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cymbal

[ ˈsɪmbəl ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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.

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:

🇵🇹 prato

🇮🇳 झांझ

🇩🇪 Becken

🇮🇩 simbal

🇺🇦 цимбали

🇵🇱 cymbał

🇯🇵 シンバル (shinbaru)

🇫🇷 cymbale

🇪🇸 platillo

🇹🇷 zil

🇰🇷 심벌즈 (simbeoljeu)

🇸🇦 صنج (sunuj)

🇨🇿 činel

🇸🇰 činel

🇨🇳 钹 (bó)

🇸🇮 činele

🇮🇸 simbal

🇰🇿 цимбал

🇬🇪 ციმბალო (tsimbalo)

🇦🇿 zınqırov

🇲🇽 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.

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29790 falsetto
29791 scuffed
29792 dramatizing
29793 cymbal
29794 caking
29795 mandolin
29796 despatching
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