Xylophone: meaning, definitions and examples

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xylophone

 

[ หˆzaษช.lษ™.foสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A xylophone is a musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with mallets to produce musical notes. It is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in orchestras, bands, and music education programs.

Synonyms

glockenspiel, marimba, vibraphone

Examples of usage

  • The xylophone player showcased their talent during the concert.
  • She practiced playing the xylophone for hours to perfect her performance.
  • The sound of the xylophone added a unique element to the music piece.
  • The xylophone's bright tones resonated throughout the hall.
  • The music teacher taught the students how to play the xylophone.

Translations

Translations of the word "xylophone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xilofone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคพเคซเคผเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Xylophon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ xilofon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัะธะปะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ksylofon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท xylophone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ xilรณfono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ksilofon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋กœํฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠู„ูˆููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xylofon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ xylofรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจ็ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ksilofon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญlofรณnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัะธะปะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ksiloั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ xilรณfono

Etymology

The word 'xylophone' has its origins in the Greek words 'xulon' (wood) and 'phone' (sound). It has been used in various cultures for centuries, with early versions dating back to ancient Asia and Africa. The modern xylophone as we know it today developed in the 19th century and has since become a popular instrument in both classical and contemporary music.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,672 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.