Metallophone
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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
More examples"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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