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cymbal	a percussion instrument that is round and made of metal. Cymbals are played by striking a pair of them together or hitting one with a drumstick or brushes.
drum	a percussion instrument shaped like a cylinder. A drum has a hollow body covered at one or both ends by a tight material. It is played by beating with sticks or the hands. [1/5 definitions]
glockenspiel	a percussion instrument composed of a set of metal bars that are struck with hammers.
percussion instrument	a musical instrument that is sounded when some part of it is struck. Pianos, drums, cymbals, and xylophones are percussion instruments.
trap¹	(plural) the percussion instruments in a band or orchestra; drum set. [1/5 definitions]
xylophone	a percussion instrument composed of a series of metal or wooden bars. It is played by hitting the bars with small wooden mallets.

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