What instrument represent the crock crowing in Danse Macabre?

In Camille Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre," the instrument that represents the crowing of the rooster is the xylophone. The rapid, staccato notes played on the xylophone mimic the sound of a rooster's crow, effectively signaling the arrival of dawn and the end of the dance of the dead. This vibrant use of the xylophone adds a playful yet eerie quality to the piece.