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| bell |
a hollow metal cup that makes a ringing sound when struck. [1/2 definitions] |
| box2 |
a hit or blow struck with the hand or fist. [1/3 definitions] |
| chime |
(usually plural) a set of tuned bells or other hollow objects that produce musical sounds when struck. [1/3 definitions] |
| clang |
to make a clear, loud sound or ring, such as that made when two heavy metal objects are struck together. [1/2 definitions] |
| clank |
a short sound, as of metal being struck, that does not ring. [1/4 definitions] |
| glockenspiel |
a percussion instrument composed of a set of metal bars that are struck with hammers. |
| gong |
a large piece of metal shaped like a plate that makes a loud ringing sound when struck with a stick or hammer. |
| match1 |
a thin strip of wood or cardboard with a material on the end that burns when it is struck against something. |
| percussion |
drums, cymbals, and the other musical instruments that produce sound when struck. [1/2 definitions] |
| percussion instrument |
a musical instrument that is sounded when some part of it is struck. Pianos, drums, cymbals, and xylophones are percussion instruments. |
| surprise |
the state of being surprised, astonished, or struck with wonder. [1/6 definitions] |
| triangle |
something that looks like a triangle. One type of triangle is a musical instrument made of a bent metal rod that is struck by another rod to make a sound like a bell. [1/2 definitions] |
| tuning fork |
a small metal device that produces a tone in perfect pitch when it is struck against something. Tuning forks are often used to tune musical instruments or test hearing. |
| unbeaten |
not struck, whipped, or hit. [1/2 definitions] |
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