Definitions for cymbal
ˈsɪm bəlcym·bal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cymbalnoun

   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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cymbalnoun

   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.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cymbalnoun

   A musical instrument.

   Etymology: cymbalum, Latin.

   The trumpets, sackbuts, psalteries and fifes,
   Tabors and cymbals, and the shouting Romans,
   Make the sun dance. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   If mirth should fail, I’ll busy her with cares,
   Silence her clamorous voice with louder wars;
   Trumpets and drums shall fright her from the throne,
   As sounding cymbals aid the lab’ring moon. John Dryden, Aurengz.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cymbal

   A cymbal is a common percussion instrument. Often used in pairs, cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (such as crotales). Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, heavy metal bands, and marching groups. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, ride, or crash/ride, and a pair of hi-hat cymbals. A player of cymbals is known as a cymbalist.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cymbal

   A cymbal is a type of percussion instrument usually made from thin, normally round plate of various alloys. It is used in many ensembles ranging from concert bands and orchestras to rock bands and heavy metal bands. The sound is generated from striking two cymbals together or striking a cymbal with a drumstick or mallet.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cymbalnoun

   a musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller

2. Cymbalnoun

   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

3. Cymbalnoun

   a musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings

4. Etymology: [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.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cymbal

   Cymbals are a common percussion instrument. Cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various alloys; see cymbal making for a discussion of their manufacture. The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note. Cymbals are used in many ensembles ranging from the orchestra, percussion ensembles, jazz bands, heavy metal bands, and marching groups. Drum kits usually incorporate at least a crash, ride or crash/ride, and a pair of hi-hat cymbals.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cymbal

   sim′bal, n. a hollow brass, basin-like, musical instrument, beaten together in pairs.—ns. Cym′balist, a cymbal-player; Cym′balo, the dulcimer.—adj. Cym′biform, boat-shaped. [L. cymbalum—Gr. kymbanon—kymbē, the hollow of a vessel.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CYMBAL

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cymbal is ranked #133048 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Cymbal surname appeared 127 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Cymbal.
   
   96% or 122 total occurrences were White.

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1. • Percussion Instrument

How to pronounce cymbal?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cymbal in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cymbal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cymbal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cymbal
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=cymbal
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbal
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbal
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cymbal
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cymbal
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html