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celesta

/ˈsɛlɪstə/ noun · British & US
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What does celesta mean?

noun

A small, keyboard-operated musical instrument with a set of metal bars of different pitches that are struck by hammers, typically used in orchestral music.

Example

"The celesta added a delicate, ethereal quality to the orchestra's performance."

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