glockenspiel

 
Pronunciation: /ˈglɒk(ə)nspiːl, -ʃpiːl/

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'