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glockenspiel

Pronunciation: /ˈglɒk(ə)nspiːl, -ʃpiːl/
Definition of glockenspiel

noun

  • a musical percussion instrument having a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers.

Origin:

early 19th century (denoting an organ stop imitating the sound of bells): from German Glockenspiel, literally 'bell play'

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