Vibraphone

B2 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪ.brəˌfoʊn/

Definitions of vibraphone

noun a musical instrument in the percussion family, resembling a xylophone but with metal bars and motor-driven resonators for sustaining the sound

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a vibraphone at the music store.

A2 The musician played a beautiful melody on the vibraphone.

B1 The vibraphone is a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone.

B2 The jazz band featured a vibraphone solo during their performance.

C1 The vibraphone player showcased their virtuosity with intricate solos.

C2 The vibraphone resonated throughout the concert hall, captivating the audience.

Examples of vibraphone in a Sentence

formal The jazz band featured a vibraphone player who added a unique texture to the music.

informal I love the sound of the vibraphone in that song, it's so cool!

slang The vibraphone player really brought the vibes to the performance.

figurative Her laughter had a light, tinkling quality, like a vibraphone in the distance.

Grammatical Forms of vibraphone

plural

vibraphones

comparative

more vibraphone

superlative

most vibraphone

present tense

plays the vibraphone

future tense

will play the vibraphone

perfect tense

has played the vibraphone

continuous tense

is playing the vibraphone

singular

vibraphone

positive degree

vibraphone

infinitive

to play the vibraphone

gerund

playing the vibraphone

participle

played the vibraphone

Origin and Evolution of vibraphone

First Known Use: 1921 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'vibraphone' originated from the combination of 'vibra-' from 'vibrate' and '-phone' from 'telephone', referring to the instrument's vibrating metal bars and its sound production.
Evolution of the word: Originally coined in the early 20th century to describe a musical instrument with motor-driven rotating disks that produced a vibrato effect, the term 'vibraphone' eventually became associated with the modern percussion instrument we know today, featuring metal bars and resonators.