: a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars graduated in length to produce the musical scale, supported on belts of straw or felt, and sounded by striking with two small wooden hammers
Recent Examples on the WebThe Vivienne asked if someone would hand her the xylophone. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 June 2022 With this classic toy, your child can experiment with different sounds by rolling the colorful balls down the xylophone slide or by hitting the keys with the mallet. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 That also reminds me of the whole xylophone thing last week, because some thought maybe that pointed to Jaida and Vivienne having an alliance. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 June 2022 While Komolafe packed the film with plenty of comedy and lighthearted touches like the score’s sparkling xylophone, its plot focuses on a highly sensitive subject: Nicki’s struggle to win validation and support from her mother. Jordaan Sanford, Variety, 19 June 2022 Erin, who shares daughters Mae and Helen, 4, with husband Ben Napier, included a sweet picture of Mae playing with a colorful xylophone while sitting in a play tent. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 13 June 2022 The school doesn’t have lockers and Mr. Hugh plays the xylophone over the intercom in lieu of a bell.al, 28 May 2022 And toys that make noise — like a xylophone, drum, or toy piano — are also a hit at this age. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 In a back alley behind a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Noi, Chana Ratsami still plays a Thai xylophone.New York Times, 2 Apr. 2022 See More