1. Plural of cymbalом; a stringed percussion instrument of Hungarian origin, consisting of a large trapezoidal wooden frame with metal strings struck with mallets.
Usage: Also spelled 'cimbalom' or 'cimbalом'; Musical instrument; primarily used in Eastern European folk and classical music

Examples

• The orchestra featured two cymbaloms in the Hungarian folk suite.
• She learned to play the cymbaloms as a child in Budapest.
• The bright, shimmering sound of the cymbaloms filled the concert hall.
• Traditional Romani music often includes the cymbaloms as a lead instrument.
• The musician struck the cymbaloms with wooden mallets to produce melodic tones.