verrophones

Example:The composer uses the metallophone to add a distinct sound to his orchestra's soundscapes.

Definition:A type of musical instrument belonging to the class of idiophones, which produce sound by the vibration of the resonator itself, not by strings or membranes. Metallophones commonly consist of a row of tuned bars of metal struck with mallets.

Example:During the performance, the glockenspiel played a leading role in the high-peaking sections, adding a vibrant and prismatic color to the music.

Definition:A tuned set of metal bars arranged like a piano keyboard, struck with small hammers to produce a melodic sound; often used in orchestral and band music as a high-pitched percussion instrument.