Difference between Tambourine and Timbrel

What is the difference between Tambourine and Timbrel?

Tambourine as a noun is a percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is usually held in the hand and shaken rhythmically. while Timbrel as a noun is an ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine

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