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Definition of glockenspiel

glockenspiel

/ˈɡlɑːkənˌʃpiːl/
glock · en · spiel
Plural:glockenspiels
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glockenspiel Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A musical percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal bars mounted in a frame and arranged like a piano keyboard, which are struck with small mallets to produce a bright, ringing sound.

Example

"The delicate, chiming notes of the glockenspiel perfectly complemented the soaring melody of the string section."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although frequently referred to simply as 'bells' in orchestral scores, a glockenspiel strictly features flat metal bars rather than the cylindrical tubes used in tubular bells or chimes.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German 'Glockenspiel', literally meaning 'bell play' or 'playing of bells', derived from 'Glocken' (bells) and 'Spiel' (play).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glockenspiel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glockenspiel
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