Xylophone (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 child eagerly approached the xylophone in the kindergarten music room, fascinated by the colorful keys.
- In the orchestra's rendition of "Peter and the Wolf", the xylophone solo added a playful touch to the score.
- She gently placed the mallets between her thumb and index finger, poised to strike the xylophone's highest note.
- The school's music teacher demonstrated how to play a basic melody on the xylophone, encouraging the students to follow along.
- As a member of the marching band, he carried a specially designed xylophone that was attached to his chest, allowing him to move freely while playing.