: the vibrating membrane in the shrilling organ of a cicada
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebMales vibrate a special drum-like organ in their bodies called a tymbal to attract females. Lauren Cox, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2020 The bug was making quite a commotion, beating its wings rapidly while emitting a loud, buzzing noise with its tymbals. Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 30 May 2017