Cymbaline

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of cymbals; having qualities similar to cymbal sounds or appearance.

Etymology

From cymbal + -ine (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'resembling'). The suffix creates adjectives describing things that share qualities with the root word.

Kelly Says

A cymbaline sound is that distinctive metallic, ringing quality—this adjective helps composers describe exactly the sonic texture they want in their music!

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