Glockenspiel | Definition

Glockenspiel

A Glockenspiel is a percussion instrument consisting of tuned metal bars arranged in the same layout as piano keys. The Glockenspiel keys produce a chime-like sound when they are struck with small hammers which are held in hand.

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