Talk:Cimbalom

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[edit] Most common spelling

If, as this article current states, "cimbalom" is the most common spelling, why is the article titled "Cymbalum"? — Jeff Q 18:12, 12 Jan 2005 (UTC)

I agree with the above statement this article should be moved to "Cimbalom"

I have always known this instrument as a "zimbalon". According to the Webster's Random House Unabridged Dictionary, "zimbalon" is just another spelling variant, with the main entry under "cymbalom". Etymology is from Hungarian "cimbalon", derived from Latin "cymbalum". So "Cymbalum" would seem to be the original form.

Speaking as a player of this instrument, I too must agree that the article should be moved to "cimbalom," which is the correct Hungarian spelling. One could also argue for "ţambal" or any of the other versions from the languages of the countries where the instrument developed. Note that the pronunciation is not like "cymbal" in English, but rather more like /tsimbalom/, which can be seen in the other variations of the name. -- Moosenose 05:46, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

I fully support such a move to cimbalom. If I weren't so dang lazy I'd do it myself. (Hint: if you do move it, be sure to take care of all the pages which link to this article.) ==ILike2BeAnonymous 06:38, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

I had that exact same thought when reading this article--if "cimbalom" is the most common and correct name, why is the article called "cymbalum"? Strongly support move! K. Lástocska 03:52, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

...and it has been moved. Thanx! K. Lástocska 05:03, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I have this instrument on my keyboard. It sounds awesome! :-) --212.247.27.92 18:02, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

Anyone know of where a person can find a cymbalum? I have found low end dulcimers for $300.00 but have yet to find a cymbalum for sale.

"In Czechoslovakia" ??