Which instruments play at the beginning of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy?
The Celesta: The Sound of the Sugar Plum Fairy The celesta, an instrument invented in 1896, gets its name for its celestial, tinkling sound. It provides the distinctive music that accompanies the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker.Click to see full answer. Similarly, what is the meter of Dance of the Sugar