noun
- plural of timbrel; small handheld drums or tambourines, especially those used in ancient times
Usage: biblical; historical
Examples
- The women danced with timbrels to celebrate the victory.
- Miriam took a timbrel in her hand and led the singing.
- The ancient musicians played harps and timbrels.
- Biblical accounts often mention timbrels in worship ceremonies.
- The sound of timbrels filled the temple during the festival.
- Archaeological finds include fragments of ancient timbrels.