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xylophone

[zahy-luh-fohn] / ˈzaɪ ləˌfoʊn /
NOUN
percussion instrument consisting of a series of graduated wooden bars played with small mallets
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NOUN
instrument
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He holds small mallets in his “hands” to play a kind of xylophone called a marimba.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 1, 2024

The article paints a scene of company employees striking a metal xylophone and applauding as they jubilantly gaslight their customers.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2023

The cartoon course includes play-alongs with digital instruments like the piano, xylophone, drum kits and even turntables.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2022

Bingo finds a xylophone in a toy box, one with the make-believe ability to freeze people in place.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

I wanted a music career, and so I wanted to learn about the organ and xylophone and become a fully prepared musician.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals



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