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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Celesta

Saturday Morning Car Tunes

Good heavens! Celeste isn't just someone's mom's name. It means "heavenly" in French, which is why this instrument is called the celesta. Tchaikovsky, John Williams, and Mr. Rogers show you more.

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Published onĀ 06.22.2024
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