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celeste

/səˈlɛst/

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noun

Célesta

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. "

La qualité de boîte à musique de la mélodie provenait du célesta niché parmi les autres instruments de l'orchestre.

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noun

Celesta

An organ stop, deliberately slightly out of tune to give an undulating sound.

Examples :

"The organist added the celeste, creating a shimmering, ethereal effect during the wedding march. "

L'organiste a ajouté le célesta, créant un effet chatoyant et éthéré pendant la marche nuptiale.

music organ sound