A glockenspiel is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal bars arranged in the fashion of a piano keyboard. It is played by striking the bars with mallets, often made of metal or plastic, and produces a clear, high- pitched tone. The name "glockenspiel" comes from the German language and means "to play the bells"
. The instrument is often used in orchestras, wind ensembles, marching bands, and popular music
. In addition to the musical instrument, a glockenspiel can also refer to a tower bell instrument, usually relatively small in size, hung dead and played with an automatic mechanism
. Glockenspiel clocks are also a type of architectural and heritage feature that use moving figurines and carillons of cast bronze bells to reenact a play or skit that is important to the town's history
