Ethnic Instruments

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

• The xylophone is a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones.
• I love playing the xylophone in our school band.
• Let's jam out on the xylophone later, it's so fun!
• Her laughter rang out like a xylophone, filling the room with joy.

noun a small musical instrument consisting of a lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth and played by plucking the metal tongue with the finger

• The Jew's harp is a traditional musical instrument that is played by plucking the metal reed.
• I bought a Jew's harp at the music store yesterday and I can't wait to start playing it.
• I love jamming out on my mouth harp, it's so fun to play.
• The Jew's harp can be seen as a symbol of cultural heritage and tradition in many communities.