Marimba: meaning, definitions and examples
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marimba
[ mษหrษชmbษ ]
musical instrument
A musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones. The bars are arranged like the keys of a piano, with each bar corresponding to a specific pitch.
Examples of usage
- The marimba is often used in Latin American music.
- She practiced playing the marimba for hours every day.
Translations
Translations of the word "marimba" in other languages:
๐ต๐น marimba
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฐเคฟเคฎเฅเคฌเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Marimba
๐ฎ๐ฉ marimba
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะธะผะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ marimba
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใณใ
๐ซ๐ท marimba
๐ช๐ธ marimba
๐น๐ท marimba
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฆผ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฑูู ุจุง
๐จ๐ฟ marimba
๐ธ๐ฐ marimba
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌๆๅทด็ด
๐ธ๐ฎ marimba
๐ฎ๐ธ marimba
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะธะผะฑะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ marimba
๐ฒ๐ฝ marimba
Etymology
The word 'marimba' originates from the Bantu language spoken in Africa, specifically from the word 'mari,' meaning 'wood.' The marimba has a rich history, with roots in African and Latin American music traditions. It has evolved over time to become a popular instrument in various genres of music around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,301, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35300 choosy
- 35301 marimba
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- 35303 wanderlust
- 35304 belligerently
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