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glockenspiel

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Glockenspiel (noun) means a percussion instrument with metal bars laid out like a piano keyboard, played by striking them; it is smaller and higher-pitched than a xylophone.

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A percussion instrument with metal bars laid out like a piano keyboard, played by striking them; it is smaller and higher-pitched than a xylophone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Glockenspiel, literally “bells-set”.

Rhymes for glockenspiel

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"glockenspiel" (noun) means a percussion instrument with metal bars laid out like a piano keyboard, played by striking them; it is smaller and higher-pitched than a xylophone.