Marimba (Noun)
Meaning
A percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The marimba is a popular instrument in Latin American music, often used in traditional and folk ensembles.
- She carefully tuned the marimba before the concert, making sure each note was pitch-perfect.
- The marimba solo in the orchestral piece added a unique and captivating timbre to the overall sound.
- He spent hours practicing the marimba, his fingers moving deftly over the wooden bars as he played complex melodies.
- The marimba's rich, resonant tones filled the room as the musician played a lively Guatemalan folk song.