Cymbal \Cym"bal\ (s?m"bal). n. [OE. cimbale, simbale, OF.
   cimbale, F. cymbale, L. cymbalum, fr. Gr. ky`mbalon, fr.
   ky`mbh, ky`mbos, anything hollow, hollow vessel, basin, akin
   to Skr. kubha pot. Cf. Chime.]
   1. A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed
      to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though
      perhaps smaller.
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   2. A musical instrument of brass, shaped like a circular dish
      or a flat plate, with a handle at the back; -- used in
      pairs to produce a sharp ringing sound by clashing them
      together.
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   Note: In orchestras, one cymbal is commonly attached to the
         bass drum, and the other heid in the drummer's left
         hand, while his right hand uses the drumstick.
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   3. A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of
      steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable
      rings.
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	cymbal
    n 1: 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

	

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