xylophone
xylophone — noun
- xylophonesingular
- xylophonesplural
1. A xylophone is a percussion instrument in which wooden pieces of gradually chang
A xylophone is a percussion instrument in which wooden pieces of gradually changing length are laid out in a row. The player produces notes by tapping each piece with a small mallet.
The music teacher showed the children how to hold the mallets and play the xylophone.
play the xylophone: verb-instrument collocation for generic use
Sakura practiced a cheerful melody on her xylophone every evening after dinner.
At the school talent show, Diego played the xylophone while Aisha played the flute.
The xylophone's wooden blocks make a bright ringing sound when you strike them.
Wei bought a small xylophone for his daughter so she could learn basic notes.
- glockenspiel
uses metal bars instead of wood, producing a brighter, bell-like tone
- marimba
larger instrument with resonator tubes under each bar, giving a softer, rounder sound
- vibraphone
uses metal bars and motor-driven discs to create a warm, wavering tone often heard in jazz
文法句型
play + the + xylophone
a + xylophone
用法筆記
The definite article is usually used when referring to playing the instrument generically: 'She plays the xylophone in the school band.'