Zimbelstern
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zimbelstern-306-53292
title:
Zimbelstern
text:
The Zimbelstern is a "toy" organ stop consisting of a metal or wooden star or wheel on which several small bells are mounted. When engaged, the star rotates, producing a continuous tinkling sound. It was common in northern Europe, Germany in particular, throughout the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. After about 1700, the bells were tuned to particular notes. The device is probably most effective as a foil to light Baroque counterpoint of an upbeat nature, or hymns registered using a bright princ
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description:
Organ stop consisting of bells mounted on a wooden wheel or star
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimbelstern
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date modified:
2023-08-07T23:38:24Z
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