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xylophones

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun xylophone has 1 sense
  1. marimba, xylophone - a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets
    --1 is a kind of percussion instrument, percussive instrument

Definitions from the Web

Xylophones

Description:

A xylophone is a musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars or tubes of various sizes, arranged in order of pitch, that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones. It belongs to the percussion family and is commonly used in orchestras, bands, and schools.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a musical instrument:

Example Sentences:

  1. She played a beautiful melody on the xylophone.
  2. He practiced diligently to master the xylophone before the concert.

Related Products: Xylophone Mallets, Xylophone Stand, Xylophone Sheet Music

Sense 2:

As a toy for children:

Example Sentences:

  1. The xylophone toy is colorful and helps in the development of hand-eye coordination in toddlers.
  2. The kids enjoyed playing with the mini xylophone during playtime.

Related Products: Toy Xylophone, Xylophone Puzzle, Xylophone Toy Book

Sense 3:

As a decorative item:

Example Sentences:

  1. The xylophone-shaped wind chime added a charming touch to the garden.
  2. She displayed a miniature xylophone as part of her collection of musical instruments.

Related Products: Xylophone Wind Chime, Decorative Xylophone, Xylophone Ornament

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