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{{about|the instrument used as a replacement for [[handbells]]|the rectangular metal percussion instrument|Bell plate}}

'''Belleplates''' is a brand name of a [[musical instrument]] of the [[percussion instrument|percussion]] family and [[handbell]] sub-family. Consisting of a handle attached to a trapezoidal aluminium plate, struck by an attached hammer, they are something of a combination of handbells and [[handchime]]s. They are played with the same basic methods as handbells by teams or by individual players.  Belleplates are manufactured by Belleplates, Ltd.