
The name glockenspiel is German and means "bell play" it refers to the sound of small bells. Tuning: Equal temperament, the tuning tone is generally 442 hertz.

Damper pedal: Glockenspiels on a stand usually have a damper pedal, table glockenspiels do not.Resonator: The case acts as the soundbox (resonator).The table glockenspiel is placed on a table. The stand of the open glockenspiel is partly enclosed in the case. Stand – The “open glockenspiel": Metal stand height is adjustable (81–94 cm), usually on wheels.Table-shaped frame: Dimensions: approx.Metal Bars: Steel alloy Width: 2.5–3.1 cm Thickness: 0.5–1 cm.Classification: Idiophone, metallophone, percussion instrument with definite pitch, mallet instrument.
