cymbal

noun
UK: /ˈsɪm.bəl/
US: /ˈsɪm.bəl/

  1. A percussion instrument consisting of a thin, round plate of metal that makes a loud ringing sound when hit or when two are struck together.

    1. He hit the cymbal hard.
    2. The drummer crashed the cymbal at the end of the song, creating a dramatic effect.

  2. A similar object used for a different purpose, such as making a ringing sound as a warning or signal.

    1. The bicycle had a cymbal to warn pedestrians.
    2. The fire alarm used a loud cymbal-like sound to alert residents in the building.

Synonyms

gong tambourine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cymbal" in English means: A percussion instrument consisting of a thin, round plate of metal that makes a loud ringing sound when hit or when two are struck together., A similar object used for a different purpose, such as making a ringing sound as a warning or signal..

The phonetic transcription of "cymbal" is /ˈsɪm.bəl/ in British English and /ˈsɪm.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cymbal": gong, tambourine.

Example usage of "cymbal": "He hit the cymbal hard.". More examples on the page.