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vibraphone
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vibraphone has 1 sense
  1. vibraphone, vibraharp, vibes - a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
    --1 is a kind of percussion instrument, percussive instrument

Definitions from the Web

Vibraphone

Definition: A musical instrument in the percussion family, resembling a xylophone or marimba, but equipped with electrically driven rotating metal resonators in the lower part of its tubes, giving it a vibrato effect.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun

    • A vibraphone as a musical instrument:
    • Example Sentence: The jazz band member showcased his incredible talent by playing a mesmerizing solo on the vibraphone.

  2. Verb

    • To play a vibraphone:
    • Example Sentence: She vibraphoned a calming melody, spreading a soothing ambiance throughout the room.
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