glockenspiel

glockenspiel Definition

glock·en·spiel (gläk′ən spēl′, -s̸hpēl′)

noun

a percussion instrument with chromatically tuned, flat metal bars set in a frame, that produce bell-like tones when struck with small hammers

Etymology: Ger < glocke, a bell (see clock) + spiel, play

glockenspiel Usage Examples

Converse of object

Modifies a noun

solo: I have a particular penchant for glockenspiel solos, so perhaps I'm biased.

Noun used with modifier

tiger: Our every increasing range of outdoor musical instruments includes a traditional glockenspiel, chimes, turtle drum rain stick and new tiger glockenspiel.

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