cym·bal
 cymbal
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- pronunciation:
- sIm
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- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
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noun |
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a percussion instrument that is round and made of metal. Cymbals are played by striking a pair of them together or hitting one with a drumstick or brushes.
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| derivation: |
cymbalist (n.) |
The words
cymbal and
symbol (a thing that represents) sound alike but have different meanings.