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celeste

/səˈlɛst/

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 quality of the melody came from the celeste nestled among the other instruments in the orchestra. "
music

Related Words

Illustration shimmering

shimmering verb

/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ /ˈʃɪmrɪŋ/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

"The dew on the grass was shimmering in the morning sun. "

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 slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

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 orchestra

orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration undulating

undulating verb

/ˈʌndʒʊleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

To cause to move in a wavelike motion.

"The breeze was gently undulating the tall grass in the field. "

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 deliberately

deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "