Word 'cymbal' in Other Languages
- cymbal in Assamese অসমীয়া
- cymbal in Bengali বাংলা
- cymbal in Bodo बड़ो
- cymbal in Dogri डोगरी
- cymbal in English
- cymbal in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- cymbal in Hindi हिन्दी
- cymbal in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- cymbal in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- cymbal in Konkani कोंकणी
- cymbal in Maithili মৈথিলী
- cymbal in Malayalam മലയാളം
- cymbal in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- cymbal in Marathi मराठी
- cymbal in Nepali नेपाली
- cymbal in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- cymbal in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- cymbal in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- cymbal in Santali
- cymbal in Sindhi سنڌي
- cymbal in Tamil தமிழ்
- cymbal in Telugu తెలుగు
- cymbal in Urdu اُردُو
Cymbal
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪm.bəl/ (English)
Definitions
- A percussion instrument consisting of a circular metal plate that is struck with a drumstick or against another cymbal to produce a loud, ringing sound.
Usage Examples
- The drummer struck the cymbal to accentuate the beat.
- The orchestra included a cymbal crash in the dramatic climax of the piece.
Etymology
From Old English cymbal, from Latin cymbalum, from Ancient Greek κύμβαλον (kýmbalon), meaning "a type of percussion instrument."
Synonyms
- Clash cymbal
- Crash cymbal
- Hi-hat
Antonyms
- Drum
- Bass drum
Translations
Major Global Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | platillo | /plaˈtiʎo/ |
| French | cymbale | /sɛ̃.bal/ |
| German | Becken | /ˈbɛkən/ |
| Mandarin | 铙钹 | /náo bá/ |
| Hindi | झांझ | /dʒʱɑːndʒ/ |
Indian Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Marathi | झांज | /dʒʰɑːndʒ/ |
| Tamil | ஜான் | /dʒɑːn/ |
| Telugu | జాన్జ్ | /dʒɑːndʒ/ |
| Bengali | ঝাঁঝ | /dʒʱɑːdʒ/ |
| Gujarati | ઝાંઝ | /dʒʱɑːndʒ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈsɪm.bəl/
- American English: /ˈsɪm.bəl/
- French: /sɛ̃.bal/
Historical Usage
Cymbals have been used since ancient times in religious and military ceremonies. They were common in the music of ancient Greece, Rome, and China.
Cultural Nuances
In various cultures, cymbals are used in traditional music, including Indian classical music, Middle Eastern rhythms, and Western orchestral and rock music.
More Information
The modern drum set includes several types of cymbals, including crash, ride, and hi-hats, each producing a distinct sound and serving different rhythmic functions.