xylophone
1 synonym for xylophone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A percussion instrument made of wooden bars of different lengths, played by striking them with small mallets.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Greek xylo-, "wood," and -phone, "sound" — literally "wood sound."
Full origin of xylophone →Frequently asked questions
What does “xylophone” mean?
The word “xylophone” means a percussion instrument made of wooden bars of different lengths, played by striking them with small mallets. In plain terms, a tuned wooden percussion instrument that produces different notes depending on which bar you hit.
How do you pronounce “xylophone”?
“Xylophone” is pronounced ZEYE-luh-fohn (/ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “xylophone” in a sentence?
Here is “xylophone” used in a sentence: “The music teacher handed each child a mallet and let them try the xylophone.”
What part of speech is “xylophone”?
“Xylophone” is a noun.
Where does the word “xylophone” come from?
The word “xylophone” comes from Greek. From Greek xylo-, "wood," and -phone, "sound" — literally "wood sound.".
