Zimbelstern – Definition in music

Definition of the German term Zimbelstern in music:

organ stop consisting of a metal or wooden wheel on which several small bells are mounted (when engaged, the star rotates, producing a continuous tinkling sound)

Language

German

Singular

Zimbelstern

Plural

Zimbelsterne

Variants

ZymbelsternCimbelsternCymbelsternCymbalstern

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