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A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that—when struck—vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient res
13th c. BC bell, Shang dynasty
Chinese bronze bell, 18th–16th century BCE
Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng, dated 433 BCE
Early medieval folded-iron and brazed handbell from Britain
Jingle bell
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A jingle bell or sleigh bell is a type of bell which produces a distinctive 'jingle' sound, especially in large numbers. They find use in many areas as a percussion instrument, including the classic s
Bell
…may be made by an internal "clapper" or "uvula", an external hammer, or—in small bells—by a small loose sphere enclosed within the body of the bell (jingle bell). Bells are usually cast from bell metal (a type of bronze) for its resonant properties, but can also be made from other hard materials. This depends…
Jingle bells as a musical instrument
Sleigh bells
Tuned chromatic sleigh bells, range F4–F6
1405-1425, France. Jester with bells around his waist, playing a dog-shaped bagpipe.