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glockenspiel
noun glock·en·spiel \ˈglä-kən-ˌspēl, -ˌshpēl\
: a musical instrument that has a line of flat metal bars of different sizes that are hit with two special sticks
Full Definition of GLOCKENSPIEL
: a percussion instrument consisting of a series of graduated metal bars tuned to the chromatic scale and played with two hammers
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Origin of GLOCKENSPIEL
German, from Glocke bell + Spiel play
First Known Use: circa 1834
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glockenspiel
noun glock·en·spiel \ˈglä-kən-ˌspēl\
Definition of GLOCKENSPIEL for Kids
: a portable musical instrument with a series of metal bars played with hammers
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