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: Famous for its role in Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from The Nutcracker , this keyboard instrument produces an airy, "mysterious" bell-like sound.

: Long considered the traditional accompaniment for church carols, its massive sound defines the stately feel of pieces like "Joy to the World". traditional_christmas_music_instrumental_christ...

While many carols are originally vocal, they are frequently performed in purely instrumental styles: We Wish You a Merry Christmas : Famous for its role in Tchaikovsky's "Dance

Certain instruments have become synonymous with the holiday sound due to their specific timbres and historical associations: this keyboard instrument produces an airy