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    The glockenspiel ( / ˈɡlɒkənʃpiːl / GLO-kən-shpeel; German pronunciation: [ˈɡlɔkənˌʃpiːl] or [ˈɡlɔkn̩ˌʃpiːl], Glocken: bells and Spiel: play) or bells is a percussion instrument consisting of pitched aluminum or steel bars arranged in a keyboard layout. This makes the glockenspiel a type of metallophone, similar to the vibraphone.

  2. Learn about the history and scenes of the Munich Glockenspiel, a chiming clock that depicts scenes from Munich's history and folklore on its two levels. See how to get a better view of the show, the groom, the jousting tournament and the dance on the lower level, and the top level with the royal wedding and the golden bird.

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  3. Glockenspiel. The glockenspiel is a percussion instrument. It originated in Germany. It is in the same category as the xylophone and timpani. It usually has a range of 2 and a half octaves. It is set up in a keyboard instrument format. It is played by hitting it with mallets that have a plastic or felt tip.

    • 111.212, (Concussive idiophone or set of percussion sticks whose sound is generated by way of being struck by a mallet)
    • Keyboard percussion
    • Concert bells, orchestral bells, carillon
  4. May 23, 2018 · World Encyclopedia. glockenspiel (glŏk´ənspēl) [Ger.,=bell-play], percussion instrument [1]. The medieval glockenspiel was a sort of miniature carillon (see bell [2]), sometimes played mechanically by means of a rotating cylinder with protruding pins. In the 16th cent. it was given a keyboard.

  5. Sep 1, 2023 · The Glockenspiel is an ornate clock tower located in Marienplatz Square in central Munich. It brings the city’s history to life through chimes, music, and moving figurines. The 45-meter tall tower contains 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures that whirl into motion during performances enacted twice daily.

  6. Jan 10, 2024 · Co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Last Updated: January 10, 2024 Approved. Glockenspiels are such a common instrument for beginners that many xylophone toys for children are in fact glockenspiels. The term glockenspiel is used synonymously with “bells”, and “bell kit”.

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