Vibraphone (Noun)
Meaning
A percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The jazz band's vibraphone player added a unique timbre to the ensemble's sound with his subtle vibrato technique.
- In the percussion section of the orchestra, the vibraphone stood out for its shimmering, ethereal tones.
- The composer specifically called for a vibraphone in the score to create an otherworldly atmosphere in the film's soundtrack.
- The student spent hours practicing on the vibraphone, trying to master the delicate balance between mallet strike and resonance.
- The avant-garde musician experimented with extended techniques on the vibraphone, using objects like glass slides and metal rods to create unusual sounds.