What instrument is this?

[Smikes77]

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[Dan]

Pretty sure it's a cimbalom or a hammered dulcimer.

EDIT: More likely a dulcimer based on the sharp sound.

 

[Sapphire]

Pretty sure it's a cimbalom or a hammered dulcimer.

EDIT: More likely a dulcimer based on the sharp sound.

Would've been my guess as well... it sounds very thin though, so... maybe plucked with a plectrum?
Also, nice reference to Dies Irae.

 

[Smikes77]

Awesome thanks!

 

[charlieclouser]

There's also an Asian variation on the cimbalom or hammered dulcimer called a "khim", which has a thinner sound than either of those. Might be that. Sonic Couture has one:

https://www.soniccouture.com/en/products/p265-kim/

 

[José Herring]

Man, that cue sounds great! I'm really starting to like the smaller tight up close string sections.

 

[Rctec]

Pretty sure it’s a cimbalom

 

[Robo Rivard]

It's a hammered dulcimer or a cimbalom. Go have a listen to the demos for these products:

- Cinesamples Dulcimer & Zithers
- Spitfire Cimbalom
- Fracture Sounds Dulciano (it's a piano played like a hammered dulcimer)