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xylophone
noun xy·lo·phone \ˈzī-lə-ˌfōn also ˈzi-\
: a musical instrument that has a set of wooden bars of different lengths that are hit with hammers
Full Definition of XYLOPHONE
: a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars graduated in length to produce the musical scale, supported on belts of straw or felt, and sounded by striking with two small wooden hammers
— xy·lo·phon·ist \-ˌfō-nist\ noun
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First Known Use of XYLOPHONE
1866
Rhymes with XYLOPHONE
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XYLOPHONIST Defined for Kids
xylophone
noun xy·lo·phone \ˈzī-lə-ˌfōn\
Definition of XYLOPHONE for Kids
: a musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck by special mallets to produce musical notes
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