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glockenspiel

/ˈɡlɒk.ən.spiːl/

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noun

/ˈɡlɒk.ən.spiːl/C1formalart
  • ruУдарный музыкальный инструмент, состоящий из набора металлических пластинок разной длины, закреплённых на раме, на котором играют с помощью маленьких молоточков.

A percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers.

  1. Musical instrumentB2formal

    A percussion instrument with a set of tuned metal bars arranged in a keyboard-like pattern, played by striking with mallets.

    ruКсилофон

    • The orchestra featured a glockenspiel in the final movement.
    • She learned to play the glockenspiel in music class.
    • The bright sound of the glockenspiel added sparkle to the melody.
    • He tapped the glockenspiel bars softly with rubber mallets.
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