Xylophonist: meaning, definitions and examples

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xylophonist

 

[ zaษชหˆlษ’fษ™หŒnษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical profession

A xylophonist is a musician who plays the xylophone, a percussion instrument made of wooden bars that are struck with mallets. This instrument is often used in orchestras, small ensembles, and various forms of music including classical and jazz. The skill of a xylophonist lies not only in their ability to play melodies but also in their understanding of rhythm and timing. Xylophonists must develop precise hand coordination and the ability to read musical notation.

Synonyms

musician, percussionist

Examples of usage

  • The xylophonist played a captivating solo during the concert.
  • In the orchestra, the xylophonist added a unique texture to the performance.
  • She trained hard to become a professional xylophonist.
  • The xylophonist showcased their skills at the music festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "xylophonist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xilofonista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคพเค‡เคฒเฅ‹เคซเคผเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Xylophonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ xilofonis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัะธะปะพั„ะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ksylofonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท xylophoniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ xilofonista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ksilofonist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋กœํฐ ์—ฐ์ฃผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุฒูŠู„ูˆููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xylofonista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ xylofonista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจ็ดๆผ”ๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ksilofonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ xรญlรณfonleikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัะธะปะพั„ะพะฝัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ksilofonist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ xilofonista

Etymology

The word 'xylophonist' is derived from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning wood, and 'phone', meaning sound. The xylophone itself has roots that date back to ancient Southeast Asia, where similar wooden instruments were played. The use of the word 'xylophonist' to describe a player of this instrument emerged in the late 19th century as the xylophone gained popularity in Western music. Jack imitated the sound of the xylophone with various materials for his performance and enhanced its appeal by incorporating it into orchestral settings. Today, the xylophonist is recognized both as a soloist and an integral part of numerous musical ensembles.