Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: February 20, 2016

glockenspiel

Definition: (noun) A percussion instrument with a series of metalbars tuned to the chromatic scale and played withtwo light hammers.
Synonyms: orchestral bells
Usage: She was always capricious in her tastes, but evenher close friends were surprised when she dismissedher piano teacher and took up the glockenspiel.

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