Glockenspiel

German (Berlin)

/ˈɡlɔkŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/

noun
Definitions
  • a mechanical construction which plays at certain times, or on demand, melodies with bells, often with figures that are moved during the play
  • glockenspiel (musical instrument)

Etymology

Affix from German Glocke (bell) + German Spiel (game, play, match, performance).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Spiel

Gloss

game, play, match, performance

Concept
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Social and political relations

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