celesta

/səˈlɛstə/ · noun

Meaning

A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

manual(English)plaque(English)soundboard(English)grand piano(English)floor piano(English)pedalboard(English)pedal keyboard(English)pianola(English)swed(English)glockenspiel(English)vibraphone(English)xylophone(English)

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Sources

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