(κυμβάλιον), an ancient metallic instrument of percussion, of the same kind as the modern cymbals used in military bands; not a drum, as some authors pretend. See Music, § Musical Instruments.

CYNEGIRUS, an Athenian soldier who distinguished himself at the battle of Marathon. He was the son of Eurphorion, and brother of the poet Eschylus. In pursuing the Persians to their ships, he is said to have seized one of their vessels with his right hand, and when it was severed, with his left, and when this too was lost he still maintained his hold with his teeth.