Definition of Xylophone

1. Noun. A percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets.

Exact synonyms: Marimba
Generic synonyms: Percussion Instrument, Percussive Instrument
Derivative terms: Xylophonist

Definition of Xylophone

1. n. An instrument common among the Russians, Poles, and Tartars, consisting of a series of strips of wood or glass graduated in length to the musical scale, resting on belts of straw, and struck with two small hammers. Called in Germany strohfiedel, or straw fiddle.

2. n. An instrument common among the Russians, Poles, and Tartars, consisting of a series of strips of wood or glass graduated in length to the musical scale, resting on belts of straw, and struck with two small hammers. Called in Germany strohfiedel, or straw fiddle.

Definition of Xylophone

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Medical Definition of Xylophone

1. 1. An instrument common among the Russians, Poles, and Tartars, consisting of a series of strips of wood or glass graduated in length to the musical scale, resting on belts of straw, and struck with two small hammers. Called in Germany strohfiedel, or straw fiddle. 2. An instrument to determine the vibrative properties of different kinds of wood. Origin: Xylo- + Gr. Fwnh sound. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xylophone

xylometazoline hydrochloride
xylonic
xylonic acid
xylonite
xylonites
xylophaga
xylophagan
xylophage
xylophages
xylophagides
xylophagous
xylophagous
xylophilan
xylophilous
xylophone (current term)
xylophone (current term)
xylophones
xylophonist
xylophonists
Xylopia
Xylopia aethiopica
xyloplastic
xylopyranose
xylopyrography
xyloquinone
xylorcin
xylose
xylose
xyloses
xylose isomerase

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