Celesta

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
  2. 2
    a musical instrument consisting of graduated steel plates that are struck by hammers activated by a keyboard wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name.

Synonyms

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batterybellbellsbonescastanetsceleste

Example

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"The orchestra employed is the usual large orchestra of the moderns, and Puccini adds a third flute, a contrabassoon, a celesta, and for the special effects in the opening of the third act a set of bells."

Etymology

From French célesta.

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