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The '''celesta''' or '''celeste''' is an unusual instrument with a piano-like keyboard, and a sound like the tinkling of small bells. It is a standard instrument of the symphony orchestra, although it is used in only a relatively small number of compositions. | The '''celesta''' or '''celeste''' is an unusual instrument with a piano-like keyboard, and a sound like the tinkling of small bells. It is a standard instrument of the symphony orchestra, although it is used in only a relatively small number of compositions. | ||
| − | + | The instrument saw its debut in what may be the most familiar use of the celesta is in the ''Dance of the Sugar-plum Fairies,'' in Tschaikovsky's ''Nutcracker'' ballet and suite. Another is Bartók's ''Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta.'' | |
Like other bell-like instruments, it is a part of the percussion section, but is usually played by a pianist rather than percussionist. | Like other bell-like instruments, it is a part of the percussion section, but is usually played by a pianist rather than percussionist. | ||
[[Category:Musical Instrument]] | [[Category:Musical Instrument]] | ||
Revision as of 03:18, June 2, 2007
The celesta or celeste is an unusual instrument with a piano-like keyboard, and a sound like the tinkling of small bells. It is a standard instrument of the symphony orchestra, although it is used in only a relatively small number of compositions.
The instrument saw its debut in what may be the most familiar use of the celesta is in the Dance of the Sugar-plum Fairies, in Tschaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet and suite. Another is Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta.
Like other bell-like instruments, it is a part of the percussion section, but is usually played by a pianist rather than percussionist.