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Revision as of 23:36, 19 January 2013
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Ger: Almglocken
Tuned Cowbells
Alpine Herd Bells
Construction
Generally of pot-bellied construction, these metal bells can be arranged from lowest to highest pitch to produce a range of two to two-and-a-half octaves. [1]
History
Uses in the orchestral literature include Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 (1904), Anton Webern's Five Pieces for Orchestra (1913), and Olivier Messiaen's Sept Haïkaï (1963) and Couleurs de la cité céleste (1964).
Manufacturers
Retailers
See Also
References
- ↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).