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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tubular bells
1, record 1, English, tubular%20bells
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chimes 2, record 1, English, chimes
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of metal tubes hung vertically from a frame, played by striking with a hammer held in the hand, used in orchestras. 3, record 1, English, - tubular%20bells
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tubular bells are made of either brass or steel and are used in the orchestra in the place of real bells. Standard sets of bells have 18 tubes. The tubes are struck near the top and dampened, if necessary with a mechanism operated by the foot. 4, record 1, English, - tubular%20bells
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carillon tubulaire
1, record 1, French, carillon%20tubulaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cloches tubulaires 2, record 1, French, cloches%20tubulaires
feminine noun, plural
- cloches-tubes 3, record 1, French, cloches%2Dtubes
feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Instrument] composé de tubes en métal que l'on frappe avec un marteau de bois ou de cuir pour imiter le son des cloches d'église. 4, record 1, French, - carillon%20tubulaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-04-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chimes 1, record 2, English, chimes
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The reinforced rims or edges at the top and bottom of a drum. 1, record 2, English, - chimes
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chime
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jables 1, record 2, French, jables
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renfort aux deux extrémités d'un fût. 1, record 2, French, - jables
Record 2, Key term(s)
- jable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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