Definition of Cymbal-banging monkey toy
A cymbal-banging monkey toy (also known as Jolly Chimp) is a mechanical depiction of a chimpanzee holding a cymbal in each hand. When activated it repeatedly bangs its cymbals together and, in some cases, bobs its head, chatters, screeches, grins, and more. There are both traditional wind-up versions and updated battery-operated cymbal-banging monkeys. The cymbal-banging monkey toy is an example of singerie and kitsch.
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What is Cymbal-banging monkey toy?
A cymbal-banging monkey toy (also known as Jolly Chimp) is a mechanical depiction of a chimpanzee holding a cymbal in each hand. When activated it repeatedly bangs its cymbals together and, in some cases, bobs its head, chatters, screeches, grins, and more.
Sources & credits
- Wikipedia: Cymbal-banging monkey toy – CC BY-SA 4.0
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