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  1. 1. n. A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. 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 Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 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. Note: In orchestras, one cymbal is commonly attached to the bass drum, and the other heid in the drummer's left hand, while his right hand uses the drumstick. 3. A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings. Source: webster
  6. 6. j:10/n:90 n. 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 Source: ecdict

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