| n. | 1. | A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller. |
| 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. | |
| 3. | A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings. |
| Noun | 1. | cymbal - 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 |