musical glasses

American  

plural noun

1. a set of drinking glasses filled with varying amounts of water to produce ringing tones of different pitches when the player's finger is rubbed around the wet rims.

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musical glasses British  

plural noun

1. another term for glass harmonica

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Etymology

Origin of musical glasses

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

The Japanese prisoner-of-war camp is run by an enlightened colonel who insists on humane treatment and establishes educational programs, sports competitions and musical groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

I’d gone to the fall Homecoming concert featuring musical groups Time and Vanity 6 at Crampton Auditorium on campus.

From Salon • May 12, 2024

However, the return is being cherished as students mingle, instructors effectively teach, and musical groups perform anew.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Some children’s choruses and musical groups are on indefinite hiatus.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Since its inception in 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors have celebrated musicians, musical groups, movie and TV stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2021