timbrel

[ tim-bruhl ]

noun

1. a tambourine or similar instrument.

timbrel

/ ˈtɪmbrəl /

noun

1. Bible another word for tambourine

Other Words From

• timbreled timbrelled adjective
• timbrel·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of timbrel¹

1490–1500; earlier timbre drum ( timbre ) + -el diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of timbrel¹

C16: from Old French; see timbre

Example Sentences

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.

From Washington Times

This ever so slightly irreverent production from the Poppy Seed Players imagines him as a youth with an identity crisis, and his sister, Miriam, as a musician who plays timbrel in an ensemble known as the All-Slave Orchestra.

From New York Times

Trumpet and timbrel were sounding in the streets of Ghent; the people, in holiday costume, were thronging bridge and market-place; the procession of the trades was once more afoot, with banners displayed; the clergy were hurrying here and there with cross and staff, and all the ensigns of the Romish Church.

From Project Gutenberg

On the external frieze are represented in stucco the seven-branched candlestick, David's harp, and Miriam's timbrel.

From Project Gutenberg

But the harsh timbrel of the cicada is not a part of this "quiet" music.

From Project Gutenberg