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Glockenspiel: percussion, musical instrument, consisting of a series of metal bars tuned to a chromatic scale and mounted in two rows. It is played by a pair of knobbed beaters and produces a high-pitched, bell-like sound. Its range is two and a half to three octaves. Military and marching bands use a portable form called a bell lyre, in which the bars are mounted on an upright frame shaped like a lyre. The orchestral glockenspiel is played horizontally and can be equipped with a keyboard, allowing the player to produce chords. |
You are enjoying the 'Schnitzelbank' (cobblers bench) song played on a glockenspiel.
Our glockenspiel is housed in the clock tower and makes the art of telling time a lot more fun. The glockenspeil normally plays on the hour and the half hour. It is quite an experience watching the figures emerge while you are listening to the music.
We will be happy to demonstrate our 'glockenspiel' for you. If your visit doesn't happen to be at the normal times, just ask at the reservations desk, we'll treat you to a private serenade.
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The 'Schnitzelbank' background music is courtesy of Mr. Andy Bakke.
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