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celesta

/səˈlɛstə/

Meanings
noun
A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

Examples :

"The music box sound in the movie was actually created by a celesta. "
music sound entertainment

Related Words

Illustration struck

struck verb

/st͡ʃɹʌk/

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

"Please strike the last sentence."

Illustration plates

plates noun

/pleɪts/

A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.

"I filled my plate from the bountiful table."

Illustration created

created verb

/kɹiˈeɪtɪd/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration graduated

graduated verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪd/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

Illustration hammers

hammers noun

/ˈhæmərz/

A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.

"Bobby used a hammer and nails to fix the two planks together"

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration principally

principally adverb

/ˈprɪnsəpəli/ /ˈprɪnsəpli/

In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

"The garden club meeting was principally about planning the annual flower show. "

Illustration keyboard

keyboard noun

/ˈkiːbɔːd/ /ˈkibɔɹd/

(etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.

"My son used the keyboard to type his homework assignment. "

Illustration actually

actually adverb

/-ɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

Illustration activated

activated verb

/ˈæktɪveɪtɪd/

To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

"The teacher activated the students' interest in history by telling them exciting stories about ancient civilizations. "

Illustration musical

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "