Metallophone

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars which are struck to make sound.

    "The metallophone chimes at the end of each section signal changes in texture and harmony, a cue for the performers that permeates the consciousness of the listener like a reminder not to dwell on one thought or mood for too long."

Example

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"The metallophone chimes at the end of each section signal changes in texture and harmony, a cue for the performers that permeates the consciousness of the listener like a reminder not to dwell on one thought or mood for too long."

Etymology

From metallo- + -phone.

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