bell–lyra

noun bell–ly·ra \ˈbel-ˈlī-rə\

Definition of BELL-LYRA

: a glockenspiel mounted in a portable lyre-shaped frame and used especially in marching bands

bell–ly·ra or bell lyre \-ˌlī(-ə)r\

lyra from Latin, lyre

First Known Use: 1934

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