Also known as a glockenspiel, it is an idiophone consisting of rectangular metal plates with fixed pitches arranged in two rows like a xylophone. The range is usually about two octaves. The metal plates are supported by felt to improve resonance. It is played with mallets, which are thin rods with brass or plastic balls attached to the ends. Originally it was a collection of bells, but it is thought that improvements were made after the 18th century under the influence of Southeast Asian idiophones (such as the saron in gamelan). As its use in orchestras spread, improvements were made modeled on the piano, with instruments equipped with a row of resonating cylinders attached under the metal plate and instruments equipped with foot pedals to eliminate the lingering sound. On the other hand, instruments with metal plates arranged inside a frame modeled after the ancient Greek lyre are called bell lyres. The frame is supported by the left hand and the stick is struck with the right hand, making them convenient for performances while marching. However, because it has many overtones, it is probably not suitable as a melodic instrument for playing fast passages. [Takanori Fujita] Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend |
グロッケンシュピールともいい、音高の定まった長方形の金属板を、木琴のように二列に配列した体鳴楽器。音域は約二オクターブが普通。共鳴をよくするため、金属板はフェルトで支えられる。細い棒の先に真鍮(しんちゅう)やプラスチックの球をつけた、マレットとよばれる桴(ばち)で演奏する。 元来はベルの集合体であったが、18世紀以後、東南アジアの体鳴楽器(ガムランのサロンなど)の影響下に改良が進んだと考えられる。オーケストラでの使用が広まるにつれ、金属板の下に共鳴用の筒を並べて取り付けたもの、音の余韻を消すために足ペダルがついたものが生まれ、ピアノをモデルとした改良が進んだ。他方、古代ギリシアのリラを模して、枠の内側に金属板を配列したものをベル・リラという。左手で枠を支え、右手の桴で打つので、行進しながらの演奏には便利である。なお、倍音を多くもつため、速いパッセージを弾く旋律楽器としては不向きであろう。 [藤田隆則] 出典 小学館 日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)について 情報 | 凡例 |
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