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finger cymbals

/ˈfɪŋɡər ˈsɪmbəlz/

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/ˈfɪŋɡər ˈsɪmbəlz/C1formalart
  • ruНебольшие металлические ударные инструменты, обычно пара маленьких тарелочек, прикрепляемых к большому и среднему пальцам, на которых играют, ударяя ими друг о друга для получения высокого звенящего звука, часто используемые в танце живота, народной музыке или оркестровых произведениях.

Small metal percussion instruments, typically a pair of small cymbals attached to the thumb and middle finger, played by striking them together to produce a high-pitched, tinkling sound, often used in belly dancing, folk music, or orchestral pieces.

  1. Small percussion instrumentB2formal

    A pair of small metal cymbals attached to the fingers, used to produce a high-pitched, rhythmic sound, often in Middle Eastern or folk music.

    ruМаленький ударный инструмент

    • The dancer played finger cymbals to accompany the music.
    • Finger cymbals are often used in belly dancing performances.
    • He learned to play finger cymbals during his trip to Turkey.