Zimbelstern
noun
variants
or less commonly Cymbelstern
or Cimbelstern
plural Zimbelsterns also Cymbelsterns or Cimbelsterns
: a circular arrangement of small untuned bells usually attached to an organ that when activated ring continuously as they are struck by rotating strikers
The Zimbelstern sets into rotation a star-shaped disc attached to the central facade pipe; little bells suspended from the corners of this star are caused to tinkle by the rotating motion.—
Hans Klotz, The Organ Handbook, 1969
Hans Klotz, The Organ Handbook, 1969Dictionary Entries Near Zimbelstern
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“Zimbelstern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zimbelstern. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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