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ce·les·ta

 (sə-lĕs′tə) also ce·leste (-lĕst′)
n.
A musical instrument with a keyboard and metal plates struck by hammers that produce bell-like tones.

[French célesta, from céleste, celestial, from Latin caelestis; see celestial.]
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celesta

(sɪˈlɛstə) or

celeste

n
(Instruments) music a keyboard percussion instrument consisting of a set of steel plates of graduated length that are struck with key-operated hammers. The tone is an ethereal tinkling sound. Range: four octaves upwards from middle C
[C19: from French, Latinized variant of céleste heavenly]
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ce•les•ta

(səˈlɛs tə)

also ce•leste

(səˈlɛst)

n., pl. -les•tas also -lestes.
a musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
[1895–1900; < French célesta,céleste literally, heavenly (see celestial)]
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Noun1.celesta - a musical instrument consisting of graduated steel plates that are struck by hammers activated by a keyboardcelesta - a musical instrument consisting of graduated steel plates that are struck by hammers activated by a keyboard
keyboard instrument - a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard
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Translations

celesta

, celeste
n (Mus) → Celesta f
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References in classic literature ?
"Notre Pere qui etes au ciel" went off like a shot; then followed an address to Marie "vierge celeste, reine des anges, maison d'or, tour d'ivoire!" and then an invocation to the saint of the day; and then down they all sat, and the solemn (?) rite was over; and I entered, flinging the door wide and striding in fast, as it was my wont to do now; for I had found that in entering with aplomb, and mounting the estrade with emphasis, consisted the grand secret of ensuring immediate silence.
"Celeste," she said, "I shall wear my new Paquin gown tonight at the opera, and my pearls."
His first appearance was by a collection of stories in a long series of volumes entitled "Contes deux fois racontees." The titles of some of his more recent works (we quote from memory) are as follows: "Le Voyage Celeste a Chemin de Fer," 3 tom., 1838; "Le nouveau Pere Adam et la nouvelle Mere Eve," 2 tom., 1839; "Roderic; ou le Serpent a l'estomac," 2 tom., 1840; "Le Culte du Feu," a folio volume of ponderous research into the religion and ritual of the old Persian Ghebers, published in 1841; "La Soiree du Chateau en Espagne," 1 tom., 8vo, 1842; and "L'Artiste du Beau; ou le Papillon Mecanique," 5 tom., 4to, 1843.
Beneath the humour, though, is the serious message that Celeste has forgotten - contentment replacing passion is the mark of a relationship growing, not stalling.
Rashida Jones (from TV's Parks and Recreation, who also co-scripted) plays Celeste, who, having been married to best pal Jesse (Samberg), asks for a divorce.
Zachary Jordan (Grade 8) and Celeste Frederickson (Grade 7) will perform in the chorus; Zackary Mages (Grade 8) will perform with the concert band on clarinet; and Robert Wondolowski (Grade 8) will perform in the jazz band on trombone.
The first star is Celeste, which sits between Ursa Major and Minor, the Great and Little Bear.
So, this time adore and admire your near and dear one or your colleagues in diwali or in any occasion with Celeste's customized chocolate box.
Our product range caters to every customer from chronic back problems to ensuring an overall good morning, Celeste has it all.
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MANY THINK OF BEER AS A GREAT COMPLEMENT to pizza or barbecue for an informal gathering or while watching the game, but Celeste and Khouri Beatty are among a growing set of craft brewers and enthusiasts elevating not only the taste but the status of this popular beverage.
Celeste Contract Packaging, LLC is a leader in contract manufacturing and packaging of flexible packets, bottles and tubes, liquids, cremes, gels and lotions or viscosities up to 180,000 cps.