cym·bal (s m b l)n. A percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass plate that makes a loud clashing tone when hit with a drumstick or when used in pairs. [Middle English, from Old English and from Old French cymbale, both from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kumbalon, from kumb  , bowl.]cym  bal·eer (smb-lîr), cymbal·er, cymbal·ist n. |
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| Noun | 1. | cymbalist - a performer on the cymbals percussionist - a musician who plays percussion instruments |
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