Bob Hodges asked, "What's the difference between a hammer dulcimer
and a cymbalom?"

My understanding is that the cymbalom is a large dulcimer, more nearly
chromatic, often with its own legs, so it looks like a small square
piano.  It may even have a sustaining pedal and dampers.  It really is
a keyless piano.

These were traditional in Hungary in the 1800s.  Also called "Pantalon",
after a traveling virtuoso who played the instrument.  Allegedly
Liszt's piano style was influenced by hearing these instruments ("Men,
Women, and Pianos").

Mike Knudsen