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Tubular bells

Scope note

Sets of tuned metal tubes hung vertically in a frame and struck with hammers, commonly used for bell effects in the orchestra and on the operatic stage.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041887

Broader Terms used

percussion tubes

Equivalent Terms used

tubular bell

Created

13yrs ago

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