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Vibraphonist: meaning, definitions and examples

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vibraphonist

 

[ หˆvaษชbrษ™หŒfoสŠnษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A vibraphonist is a musician who plays the vibraphone, a percussion instrument that consists of metal bars struck with mallets. The sound produced by the vibraphone is distinctive due to the tubes below each bar, which amplify the sound and create a resonant quality. Vibraphonists often perform in jazz bands, orchestras, or solo settings, showcasing the instrument's melodic and harmonic capabilities. The role of the vibraphonist is important in creating rhythm and texture in various musical arrangements and compositions.

Synonyms

mallet player, percussionist

Examples of usage

  • The vibraphonist added a unique texture to the jazz ensemble.
  • She is an accomplished vibraphonist known for her improvisational skills.
  • During the concert, the vibraphonist performed an intricate solo.
  • He studied under a renowned vibraphonist before starting his career.

Translations

Translations of the word "vibraphonist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vibrafonista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเฅเคฐเคพเคซเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vibraphonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vibrafonis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฑั€ะฐั„ะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wibrafonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vibraphoniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vibrafonista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vibrafonist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ธŒ๋ผํฐ ์—ฐ์ฃผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ููŠุจุฑุงููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vibrafonista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vibrafonista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขค้Ÿณ็ดๆผ”ๅฅๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vibrafonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vibrafonisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะฑั€ะฐั„ะพะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vibraphonist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vibrafonista

Etymology

The word 'vibraphonist' originates from the vibraphone, which was developed in the early 1920s. The vibraphone itself is a modern instrument that evolved from the xylophone. The term combines 'vibra' from the word 'vibrato', describing the pulsating sound produced by the instrument's resonator tubes, and 'phone', which comes from the Greek word 'phลnฤ“' meaning sound or voice. The use of the vibraphone became popular in jazz music during the mid-20th century, and many skilled musicians have since dedicated their careers to mastering this unique instrument. The vibraphonist plays a vital role in various music genres, bringing a level of creativity and artistry to performances.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,390, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.