cymbal
noun
a concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by being struck together, or singly, by being struck with a drumstick or the like.
cymbals
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pluralof cymbal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For drummer Derin Bayhan, he would only ever use Istanbul-made cymbals because they're "100 percent handmade" and each one has a unique sound.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
In U.S. television, there’s a tendency to open every piece of sports programming with a clash of cymbals and a rhinoceros jumping through a flaming hoop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
She nailed complex paradiddles and splashed nearly a dozen cymbals with abandon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The hilltop temples echoed with chants, while dance troupes performed with clanging cymbals and bagpipes.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
The marching band sets out just ahead of us, complete with trumpets and trombones and drums and cymbals.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
