celesta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
name
  1. A female given name.

Pronunciation

/səˈlɛstə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-celesta.wav

Word forms

celesta celestas celeste

Etymology

From French célesta.

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Derived words

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