GLOCKENSPIEL


Meaning of GLOCKENSPIEL in English

[ 'glɒk(ə)nspi:l , -ʃpi:l ]

■ noun a musical percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Glockenspiel , lit. 'bell play'.

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