Meaning of the word glockenspiel in English

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glockenspiel

US /ˈɡlɑː.kən.spiːl/
UK /ˈɡlɒk.ən.ʃpiːl/
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Noun

a musical instrument composed of a set of tuned metal bars of various sizes, which are struck with mallets to produce a ringing sound.

Example:
The sound of the glockenspiel added a magical touch to the orchestra.
Children often enjoy playing simple tunes on a toy glockenspiel.