The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TIMBREL
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What does TIMBREL mean?
TIMBREL noun- An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.
- To play the timbrel.
- To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.