Xylophone

Pronunciation: /ˈzaɪ.lə.foʊn/

Definitions of xylophone

noun a musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a xylophone at the toy store.

A2 My nephew loves playing the xylophone in his music class.

B1 The xylophone is a popular instrument in many African cultures.

B2 The musician showcased his talent by playing a complex piece on the xylophone.

C1 The xylophone's resonant tones filled the concert hall with beautiful music.

C2 The xylophone soloist received a standing ovation for his breathtaking performance.

Examples of xylophone in a Sentence

formal The xylophone is a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones.

informal I love playing the xylophone in our school band.

slang Let's jam out on the xylophone later, it's so fun!

figurative Her laughter rang out like a xylophone, filling the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of xylophone

• past tense: played
• plural: xylophones
• comparative: more xylophone
• superlative: most xylophone
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: xylophone
• positive degree: xylophone
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of xylophone

First Known Use: 1866 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'xylophone' comes from the Greek words 'xylon' meaning 'wood' and 'phone' meaning 'sound'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'xylophone' has been consistently used to refer to the percussion instrument made of wooden bars struck by mallets. Its usage has remained consistent in describing this specific instrument.