finger cymbal

noun

A small, metallic percussion instrument worn in pairs on the thumb and middle finger of each hand.

Meanings

nounfinger cymbal (plural finger cymbals)

plural finger cymbals

  1. entertainmentA small, metallic percussion instrument worn in pairs on the thumb and middle finger of each hand.
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