tymbal

Meanings

• noun

  A type of percussion instrument, typically a cylindrical drum with a narrow opening and a membrane or skin stretched over it, producing a clear, sharp sound when struck.

  - "The tymbal player in the orchestra produced a brilliant sound with his instrument."
  - "The military band used tymbals to signal the start and end of their performances."

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Rhymes

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balm , calm , psalm

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Variants

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timbal , tymbal , tymbals

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tympanon', meaning 'drum'.

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Trivia

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1. The tymbal is a member of the membranophone family of percussion instruments.

2. The tymbal is sometimes called a 'crash cymbal' due to its loud, sharp sound.

3. The tymbal is often used in conjunction with other percussion instruments, such as the snare drum and the bass drum, to create a full and dynamic percussion section.

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Related Concepts

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1. percussion instrument: A musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or shaken, as opposed to being played by blowing, strumming, or plucking.

2. drum: A percussion instrument that produces sound when struck, typically consisting of a hollow body with a membrane or skin stretched over one or both ends.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, tymbals were used in religious ceremonies and military parades. In modern times, they are used primarily in orchestral music and military bands.

How to Memorize "tymbal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, cylindrical drum with a tight membrane stretched over one end. Visualize striking the membrane with a mallet to produce a clear, sharp sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tymbal' with the sound of a sharp, clear drum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'tymbal' with the word 'drum' to help remember its meaning.

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