The instrument called the “celesta” was introduced to Russia by Tchaikovsky. Its unique water drop sound is heard during The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The celeste, or celesta was discovered by rock-and-rollers in the 1950s and featured on tunes such as It's Too Late by Chuck Willis.
6 posted on 11/27/2025 3:44:38 PM PST by Fiji Hill