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Lyra glockenspiel
This is a portable glockenspiel (i.e. metallophone - percussion instrument with tuned metal bars) frame in the shape of a lyre, therefore known as "lyra glockenspiel" or "bell lyra," which is used in military or other marching bands. The frame is supported on a shaft and is carried, and played vertically while marching. It has accommodation for a set of thirteen bars arranged in a single row, making a full chromatic octave. Only three bars remain. The frame is made of nickel-silver and the bars are of steel. It has a shaft made of stained turned wood. The instrument includes its leather strap/belt with brass holder cap.
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England - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:111.222 Sets of percussion plaques
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- Decorative elements:Lyre arm finials in the shape of eagle heads. Long, bi-colour (natural and blue) hair tassels.
- Inscriptions:Stamped on bottom of holder cap: TOYE & Co LTD / LONDON|Musical staff and notes stamped on each lamella.
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.222 Sets of percussion plaques
- Repository:Museum of Army Music
- Measurements:Height: 1105mm; Width: 510mm