| 单词 | glockenspiel |
| 释义 | glockenspiel (once / 135855 pages) n A glockenspiel is a percussion instrument comprised of metal bars that are struck with a hammer. The glockenspiel is common in German music. If you listen to German music and hear a lively instrument that sounds like bells, you've probably heard a glockenspiel. This delightful percussion instrument produces its bell-like sound from metal bars struck with a small hammer. The spiel part is from German for play. The glocken part is German for bells. The glockenspiel has been around since the 1800's and is still used today, especially in Germany. A glockenspiel is similar to a xylophone. WORD FAMILYglockenspiel: glockenspiels USAGE EXAMPLESHe prepared selections for marimba, snare drum, xylophone, glockenspiel and timpani — any of which could have been chosen for the audition. New York Times(Jul 24, 2016) Mr. Smith, on a drum kit and a glockenspiel to his left, held steadier, more repetitive patterns. New York Times(Jan 07, 2016) Many booths sell one-of-a-kind handmade glockenspiels featuring a variety of winter themes and designs. Washington Post(Dec 09, 2015) n a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers Syn|Hyper orchestral bells percussion instrument, percussive instrument a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another |
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