Glockenspiel

Definition

This instrument belongs to the percussion family. The has metal bars of different lengths that are laid out in a similar pattern to the piano keyboard and are played with beaters. It is a tuned percussion instrument, as it can play a range of notes. Compare xylophone.

Examples

Listen to the theme song from the Harry Potter films played on glockenspiel.

Related concepts

• Percussion (N3 & N4 Tech)