finger cymbals
noun
Simple meaning
A percussion instrument made up of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone that are made to click together in rhythm with the dance.
Pronunciation
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finggersimbuhlzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɪŋɡɚˈsɪmbəlz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
used in the plural
A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
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This meaning: (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Used this way, finger cymbals is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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