tubular bells

plural plural-only

(music, percussion) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet.

Japanese Meaning

調律された金属製のチューブ（管）を、マレットで叩いて演奏する打楽器。

The composer featured tubular bells prominently in the film score to evoke a haunting, metallic resonance.

作曲家は、調律された金属製の管をマレットで打って演奏する打楽器を映画音楽で目立つように使い、幽玄で金属的な響きを生み出した。

Sense（1）

(music, percussion) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet.